Declining since 2001, #1,196 for boys today.
Popularity of Javon since 1960
Babies named Javon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 553 |
| 1980s | 1,594 |
| 1990s | 4,964 |
| 2000s | 6,599 |
| 2010s | 2,849 |
| 2020s | 1,055 |
Meaning & origin
Javon is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. baby naming scene in 1960. It reached its peak popularity in 2001, when it ranked highest among boys' names. Since then, its usage has been steadily declining, and in 2025 it held a rank of 1196 with a frequency of about 1 in 10,107 births. The name has been most popular in the states of Kentucky, Indiana, and Georgia, reflecting a regional preference in the Midwest and South. Javon typifies the late-20th-century trend of creating distinctive, easily pronounceable names by blending popular phonetic elements. While its exact meaning is uncertain, its sound and style have given it lasting appeal among families looking for a modern, unique choice.
Javon appears to be a modern American coinage, possibly blending the popular starting syllable Ja- (as in Jason or Jay) with the fashionable ending -von (as in Devon or Kevin). It may also be a respelling of the biblical name Javan. The name first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1960, reflecting the mid-20th century trend of creating distinctive, phonetically appealing names.
Where Javon is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jav, Javy, Von
Sibling names for Javon
Names that share Javon's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Jada, Kiana, Nia, Tiana, Zara, Karisma, Davionna, Diamonique, Jalessa, Janasia, Jaquana, Jatavia, Jenita, Kayonna, Martisha, Natavia, Shantavia, Shaquila, Takayla, Vonetta, Davisha, Jalesia, Janiqua, Javona, Javonna, Jawanda, Ladaisha, Quandra, Rashawna, Ronnesha, Shanique, Shontavia, Shanasia, Chandell, Dashanae, Deshara, Dontasia, Dyasia, Jacora, Jacoria, Jakyiah, Janavia, Jataya, Javanna, Javaya, Jaynell, Jecenia, Kadeshia, Martavia, Quinita, Shaundrea, Shavanna, Shavelle
Brothers: Devon, Jaylen, Malik, Tevin, Xavier, Antwon, Jakari, Jamere, Treveon, Dashon, Deanthony, Derrion, Jacorey, Jaquez, Javaris, Javien, Keshon, Tavaris, Terrion, Antwuan, Daijon, Daivon, Devontay, Donzell, Drevon, Dshawn, Jamaar, Jamarian, Jamauri, Javante, Javell, Javone, Javonne, Javonni, Javoris, Jemar, Jevonte, Kajuan, Kayshawn, Ladarrius, Nashawn, Quartez, Quavon, Quintavious, Quintez, Tajuan, Tashaun, Tavoris, Treshon, Tyvon, Alando, Avonte, Chrishon, Daishaun, Daqwan, Davarius, Davyon, Demarrion, Devarius, Dezmin, Jamori, Jaquarius, Jatavius, Javares, Javarion, Javaun, Javius, Javoni, Javontay, Jontrell, Kavonte, Kayveon, Kentavius, Kyshaun, Ladainian, Lamontae, Levonte, Martavis, Quandarius, Rondarius, Tishawn, Traquan, Trevone, Javel, Quentavious, Tyquon, Antavius, Cordarious, Cordarrius, Corderro, Dantavious, Davaun, Daveyon, Davione, Detron, Devontre, Dreshon, Dyshon, Emonte, Gevon, Jacquise, Jahquez, Jameis, Jaquann, Jaquavian, Jarmarcus, Javarie, Javelle, Javious, Javonnie, Jorrell, Jovaun, Jovoni, Jurell, Kevonta, Ladavion, Laquon, Ledarrius, Markevious, Marquarius, Marquelle, Marquize, Montravious, Teshawn, Traevion, Tranell, Tredarius, Tyquarius
Names like Javon
Names whose popularity has moved with Javon's over the last 50 years.
