Is Javon a boy's or girl's name?

Javon is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 760 recorded births.

When was Javon most popular?

Javon reached its peak popularity in 2001 with 742 births that year. It is currently ranked #1205 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Javon?

Javon is currently ranked #1205 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 17,474 babies since 1960.

Javon

An uncommon African pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsAfricanDeclining

#1205▼ 68in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.

Javon is a boy's and girl's baby name of African-American origin, an inventive coinage that blends the popular Jay- or Ja- prefix with the -von suffix, creating a name that carries rhythmic energy and a distinctly American creative spirit.

Emerging in African-American communities in the 1980s-90s alongside names like Jevon, Devon, and Dyvon, Javon has the confident bounce of names built with those productive naming components. NFL wide receiver Javon Walker and various other athletes have carried the name through American sports culture.

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Popularity Over Time

Javon was #403 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1205, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Javon
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	885	#1151	▼
2010s	2,847	#839	▼
2000s	6,599	#414	▲
1990s	4,964	#447	▲
1980s	1,594	#743	▲
1970s	553	#1521	▲
1960s	32	#3017	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(58 years, 1960–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Javon
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	168	#1205	-17 (-9.2%)
2023	185	#1137	+11 (6.3%)
2022	174	#1173	-8 (-4.4%)
2021	182	#1120	+6 (3.4%)
2020	176	#1120	+6 (3.5%)
2019	170	#1143	-25 (-12.8%)
2018	195	#1042	-18 (-8.5%)
2017	213	#971	-7 (-3.2%)
2016	220	#949	-42 (-16.0%)
2015	262	#859	-39 (-13.0%)
2014	301	#775	-8 (-2.6%)
2013	309	#747	-11 (-3.4%)
2012	320	#727	-92 (-22.3%)
2011	412	#600	-33 (-7.4%)
2010	445	#572	-110 (-19.8%)
2009	555	#490	-74 (-11.8%)
2008	629	#446	-86 (-12.0%)
2007	715	#407	+1 (0.1%)
2006	714	#410	+11 (1.6%)
2005	703	#403	+56 (8.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Javon as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Javon has also been given to 760 girls in the U.S. since 1961.

Unranked

Current rank

760

Total births

1981

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Javon be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Javon is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1205. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1960–2024) · Methodology