Javen
Every Javen since 1952 — 3,561 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Javen
Javen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,156 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 3,561 American babies have been named Javen. Its peak came in 2007, when 205 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Javen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Javen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 38 | #3,156 |
| 2024 | — | — | 52 | #2,578 |
| 2023 | — | — | 43 | #2,917 |
| 2022 | — | — | 45 | #2,845 |
| 2021 | — | — | 38 | #3,148 |
| 2020 | — | — | 40 | #2,951 |
| 2019 | — | — | 61 | #2,276 |
| 2018 | — | — | 90 | #1,728 |
| 2017 | — | — | 72 | #1,985 |
| 2016 | — | — | 71 | #2,019 |
| 2015 | — | — | 113 | #1,479 |
| 2014 | — | — | 76 | #1,911 |
| 2013 | — | — | 118 | #1,417 |
| 2012 | — | — | 123 | #1,373 |
| 2011 | — | — | 143 | #1,225 |
| 2010 | — | — | 154 | #1,177 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,511 | 177 | #1,061 |
| 2008 | — | — | 181 | #1,051 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,337 | 199 | #986 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,955 | 193 | #966 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,549 | 163 | #1,033 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,091 | 180 | #940 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,832 | 177 | #929 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,566 | 179 | #903 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,460 | 128 | #1,111 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,465 | 121 | #1,146 |
| 1995 | — | — | 41 | #2,041 |
| 1990 | — | — | 15 | #3,857 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #4,890 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Javen in 2025?
Javen ranked #3,156 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Javen?
3,561 babies have been named Javen in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Javen most popular?
Javen peaked in 2007, when 205 newborns received the name.
Is Javen a boy or girl name?
Javen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Javen rising or falling?
Javen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.