Javen
Boy name · #3143 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Javen? In official American birth records, Javen has been tracked continuously since 1952, giving it 73 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 38 baby boys were named Javen, placing it at #3143 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1475, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 47,368 boys born in 2025 was named Javen.
Babies named Javen per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 73-year story
Javen first appears in the Social Security records in 1952, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 199 boys were named Javen — good for #986 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Javen against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Javen in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Javen is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Javen will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Javen is most common
State-level data for Javen is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Javen
Statistically, parents drawn to Javen tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Daven, Jaeden, Jayven, Deven, and Zaven.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Javen | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | #3128 |
| 2024 | 52 | #2559 |
| 2023 | 43 | #2895 |
| 2022 | 45 | #2830 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3121 |
| 2020 | 40 | #2925 |
| 2019 | 61 | #2265 |
| 2018 | 90 | #1724 |
| 2017 | 72 | #1977 |
| 2016 | 71 | #2012 |
| 2015 | 113 | #1475 |
| 2014 | 76 | #1907 |
| 2013 | 118 | #1413 |
| 2012 | 123 | #1367 |
| 2011 | 143 | #1219 |
| 2010 | 154 | #1175 |
| 2009 | 177 | #1061 |
| 2008 | 181 | #1046 |
| 2007 | 199 | #986 |
| 2006 | 193 | #963 |
| 2005 | 163 | #1032 |
| 2004 | 180 | #939 |
| 2003 | 177 | #926 |
| 2002 | 179 | #901 |
| 2001 | 128 | #1110 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Javen?
In official American birth records, the name Javen first appeared in 1952 (over 73 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 73 years.
Is Javen a popular boy name?
Javen ranked #3143 among boys in 2025 with 38 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1475.
When was the name Javen most popular?
Javen peaked in 2007, when 199 American boys received the name (ranked #986 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Javen?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 47,368 newborn American boys was named Javen. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.