Javon
Boy name · #1200 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Javon? In official American birth records, Javon has been tracked continuously since 1960, giving it 65 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Javon is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Javon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Javon is most common
Geography matters for names, and Javon is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Javon is most common in KY (0.5 per 1,000), GA (0.3 per 1,000), OH (0.2 per 1,000), FL (0.1 per 1,000), TX (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Javon is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
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
How old is the name Javon?
In official American birth records, the name Javon first appeared in 1960 (over 65 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 65 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.