Javon
Boy name · #1200 in 2025 · Uniqueness 66/100
Javon is currently the #1200 boy name in the United States — 169 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #853, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 10,651 boys born in 2025 was named Javon.
Babies named Javon per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 65-year story
Javon first appears in the Social Security records in 1960, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2001, when 742 boys were named Javon — good for #357 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 Javon against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Javon in class?
Javon scores 66 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Javon is most common
Geography matters for names, and Javon is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Javons were TX (15), GA (14), FL (12), OH (12), KY (10). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Javon
Statistically, parents drawn to Javon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Devon, Trevon, Jayvon, Davon, and Kavon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Javon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 169 | #1196 |
| 2024 | 169 | #1204 |
| 2023 | 185 | #1137 |
| 2022 | 174 | #1171 |
| 2021 | 182 | #1119 |
| 2020 | 176 | #1119 |
| 2019 | 170 | #1144 |
| 2018 | 195 | #1040 |
| 2017 | 214 | #968 |
| 2016 | 220 | #946 |
| 2015 | 263 | #853 |
| 2014 | 301 | #775 |
| 2013 | 309 | #747 |
| 2012 | 320 | #727 |
| 2011 | 412 | #600 |
| 2010 | 445 | #571 |
| 2009 | 555 | #490 |
| 2008 | 629 | #445 |
| 2007 | 715 | #407 |
| 2006 | 714 | #410 |
| 2005 | 703 | #403 |
| 2004 | 647 | #403 |
| 2003 | 562 | #447 |
| 2002 | 627 | #402 |
| 2001 | 742 | #357 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Javon a popular boy name?
Javon ranked #1200 among boys in 2025 with 169 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #853.
When was the name Javon most popular?
Javon peaked in 2001, when 742 American boys received the name (ranked #357 that year). Since 2001 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Javon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 10,651 newborn American boys was named Javon. It scores 66/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.