Declining since 2001, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Jevon since 1963
Babies named Jevon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 80 |
| 1970s | 858 |
| 1980s | 662 |
| 1990s | 1,188 |
| 2000s | 1,558 |
| 2010s | 439 |
| 2020s | 186 |
Meaning & origin
Jevon is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. baby-name charts in 1963. It reached its peak rank of 4,707 in the year 2000, when approximately 1 in 81,337 boys received the name. Since 2001, however, its frequency has been falling, reflecting a broader trend away from invented names or those with obscure origins. Jevon has not been strongly associated with any particular state or region. Its lack of historical depth or clear etymology means it remains a rare, contemporary choice.
The name Jevon is a modern coinage, likely arising in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. It may have been inspired by names like Javan or Devin, or created by combining the popular initial 'J' with the fashionable suffix '-von'. Its earliest recorded use in U.S. data is 1963.
Where Jevon 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: Jev, Jevy
Sibling names for Jevon
Names that share Jevon's style, for a brother or sister.
