Holding steady.
Popularity of Jakwon since 1995
Babies named Jakwon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 201 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jakwon is a modern American name that first appeared on the national records in 1995, reflecting the late-20th-century trend of inventive, consonant-heavy coinages. Although it has never cracked the top 1,000 names, its usage peaked in 2004, when it was the most frequently assigned to newborn boys. Since then, the name has stabilized at very low numbers, consistent with a trajectory that shows no dramatic rise or fall. The name is primarily given to boys, and its sound aligns with other contemporary 'Ja-' prefixed names. Because it is a modern formation without a long history or clear meaning, Jakwon exemplifies how personal naming can draw on phonetic appeal rather than traditional etymology.
Jakwon is a modern given name that first appeared in U.S. records in the mid-1990s. It likely emerged as part of the trend of creatively combining popular prefixes like 'Ja-' with endings such as '-won' or '-quan', possibly influenced by names like Jacob or Jakwan. The name saw its peak usage in 2004 but has remained relatively rare, without a clear etymological root in any established language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jak, Jake
Sibling names for Jakwon
Names that share Jakwon's style, for a brother or sister.
