Javon
African-American coinage from the second half of the 20th century.
Every Javon since 1960 — 18,406 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Javon
Javon is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,198 in 2025 with 169 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 18,406 American babies have been named Javon. Its peak came in 2001, when 755 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Javon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Javon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 169 | #1,198 |
| 2024 | — | — | 169 | #1,204 |
| 2023 | — | — | 185 | #1,137 |
| 2022 | — | — | 174 | #1,173 |
| 2021 | — | — | 182 | #1,120 |
| 2020 | — | — | 176 | #1,120 |
| 2019 | — | — | 170 | #1,145 |
| 2018 | — | — | 195 | #1,042 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,956 | 214 | #969 |
| 2016 | — | — | 220 | #949 |
| 2015 | — | — | 263 | #853 |
| 2014 | — | — | 301 | #775 |
| 2013 | — | — | 309 | #747 |
| 2012 | — | — | 320 | #727 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,943 | 412 | #600 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,808 | 445 | #573 |
| 2009 | — | — | 555 | #490 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,267 | 629 | #446 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,057 | 715 | #407 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,961 | 714 | #410 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,609 | 703 | #403 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,343 | 647 | #403 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,321 | 562 | #447 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,811 | 627 | #402 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,931 | 742 | #357 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,316 | 705 | #371 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,533 | 544 | #417 |
| 1990 | 20 | #4,760 | 343 | #535 |
| 1985 | 33 | #2,821 | 153 | #717 |
| 1980 | 36 | #2,624 | 102 | #889 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,699 | 50 | #1,198 |
| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,386 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,309 |
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Famous people named Javon
- Javon Francis Athlete · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Javon mean?
African-American coinage from the second half of the 20th century.
How popular is the name Javon in 2025?
Javon ranked #1,198 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 169 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Javon?
18,406 babies have been named Javon in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Javon most popular?
Javon peaked in 2001, when 755 newborns received the name.
Is Javon a boy or girl name?
Javon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Javon rising or falling?
Javon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Javon?
Well-known people named Javon include Javon Francis (athlete).