Jayvon
A boy's name of English origin with 3,830 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Jayvon has 3,830 recorded U.S. births across 45+ years, peaking at 210 in 2008. It occupies the space between “never heard of it” and “everyone has one in their class” — a name that feels personal without being obscure.
In the most recent SSA release, Jayvon ranks #2377 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Jayvon is a boy's baby name of American origin, a modern created name blending Jay (from the bird name or the letter J) with the popular suffix -von (possibly inspired by the Germanic von or Von prefix). It has a smooth, rhythmic quality popular in contemporary African-American naming culture.
EtymologyShow more
Jayvon first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1979. First appearing in the 1970s, Jayvon emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its English classification suggests a path from english linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jayvon was #971 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2377, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 319 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 1,071 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 1,656 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 666 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 113 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | — |
The Story of Jayvon
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2008, Jayvon is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Jayvon are most likely born between 1998 and 2018.
How rare is Jayvon?
Only about 1 in every 61,017 babies born in 2024 was named Jayvon — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1979, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 1,656 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Jayvon by the numbers
- Would fill 80 school buses
- Meeting one Jayvon per day would take 10.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(44 years, 1979–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59 | #2377 |
| 2023 | 70 | #2105 |
| 2022 | 59 | #2391 |
| 2021 | 72 | #2045 |
| 2020 | 59 | #2305 |
| 2019 | 73 | #2009 |
| 2018 | 80 | #1881 |
| 2017 | 83 | #1814 |
| 2016 | 72 | #1999 |
| 2015 | 101 | #1593 |
| 2014 | 96 | #1619 |
| 2013 | 108 | #1506 |
| 2012 | 153 | #1183 |
| 2011 | 137 | #1259 |
| 2010 | 168 | #1121 |
| 2009 | 189 | #1030 |
| 2008 | 210 | #956 |
| 2007 | 209 | #946 |
| 2006 | 181 | #1017 |
| 2005 | 164 | #1028 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1979–2024