Javar
Every Javar since 1976 — 714 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Javar
Javar is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1976, 714 American babies have been named Javar. Its peak came in 1980, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Javar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Javar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,282 |
| 2022 | 5 | #13,165 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,870 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,763 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,372 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,891 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,302 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,352 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,728 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,452 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,770 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,801 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,207 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,290 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,239 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,612 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,095 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,766 |
| 2005 | 26 | #3,660 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,678 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,185 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,849 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,503 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,123 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,147 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,154 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,678 |
| 1980 | 31 | #1,831 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Javar in 2025?
Javar did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Javar?
714 babies have been named Javar in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Javar most popular?
Javar peaked in 1980, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Javar a boy or girl name?
Javar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Javar rising or falling?
Javar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.