Javi
Every Javi since 1988 — 650 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Javi
Javi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,370 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 650 American babies have been named Javi. Its peak came in 2023, when 77 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Javi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Javi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | #2,370 |
| 2024 | 76 | #2,021 |
| 2023 | 77 | #1,991 |
| 2022 | 60 | #2,361 |
| 2021 | 41 | #2,999 |
| 2020 | 42 | #2,860 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,125 |
| 2018 | 52 | #2,488 |
| 2017 | 36 | #3,215 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,392 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,389 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,315 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,060 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,254 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,744 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,413 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,608 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,414 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,228 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,332 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,938 |
| 2004 | — | — |
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| 2002 | 6 | #9,944 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,335 |
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Famous people named Javi
- Javi Martínez Soccer player · b. 1988
- Javi Gracia Soccer player · b. 1970
- Javi García Soccer player · b. 1987
- Javi Navarro Soccer player · b. 1974
- Javi Moreno Soccer player · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Javi in 2025?
Javi ranked #2,370 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Javi?
650 babies have been named Javi in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Javi most popular?
Javi peaked in 2023, when 77 newborns received the name.
Is Javi a boy or girl name?
Javi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Javi rising or falling?
Javi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Javi?
Well-known people named Javi include Javi Martínez (soccer player), Javi Gracia (soccer player), Javi García (soccer player).