Javontae
A boy's name of French origin with 1,614 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 8 letters and two syllables, Javontae is a longer name that carries presence on a page and formality in full, while likely inviting a natural nickname in daily life. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1989, with 1,614 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #4115, Javontae is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Javontae ranks #4115 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Javontae is a boy's baby name, a modern invented name blending the French-influenced Javon (related to Javan, a biblical place name, or Jean) with the popular '-tae' suffix. The name has the rhythmic, inventive quality characteristic of contemporary African-American naming traditions.
Javontae has a bold, energetic sound with three distinct syllables that carry well. For parents who want a name that feels genuinely original while drawing on established naming patterns, Javontae is a distinctive and memorable choice.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Javontae's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Javontae softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Javontae's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Javontae was #2118 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #4115, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 146 | #3808 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 333 | #3502 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 689 | #1884 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 439 | #2435 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 7 | #6522 | — |
The Story of Javontae
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2007, Javontae is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Javontae are most likely born between 1997 and 2017.
How rare is Javontae?
Only about 1 in every 138,462 babies born in 2024 was named Javontae — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1989, peaked in the 2000s with 689 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Javontae by the numbers
- Would fill 34 school buses
- Meeting one Javontae per day would take 4.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(36 years, 1989–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26 | #4115 |
| 2023 | 35 | #3370 |
| 2022 | 33 | #3497 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3857 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4203 |
| 2019 | 36 | #3222 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4661 |
| 2017 | 23 | #4383 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4144 |
| 2015 | 35 | #3269 |
| 2014 | 27 | #3838 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3296 |
| 2012 | 37 | #3077 |
| 2011 | 46 | #2648 |
| 2010 | 50 | #2486 |
| 2009 | 59 | #2241 |
| 2008 | 75 | #1925 |
| 2007 | 99 | #1587 |
| 2006 | 76 | #1814 |
| 2005 | 57 | #2146 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1989–2024