boys' name · peaked 2008

Javian

Every Javian since 1978 — 2,878 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#3,157
among boys
Babies in 2025
38
named Javian
Peak year
2008
183 babies
All-time total
2,878
since 1978

The story of Javian

Javian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,157 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1978, 2,878 American babies have been named Javian. Its peak came in 2008, when 183 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 Javian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Javian 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 #3,157
2024 49 #2,689
2023 52 #2,558
2022 61 #2,337
2021 67 #2,141
2020 58 #2,332
2019 72 #2,028
2018 85 #1,799
2017 92 #1,710
2016 86 #1,777
2015 103 #1,572
2014 100 #1,581
2013 108 #1,505
2012 140 #1,260
2011 147 #1,203
2010 149 #1,201
2009 150 #1,206
2008 183 #1,039
2007 155 #1,151
2006 138 #1,219
2005 115 #1,318
2004 88 #1,522
2003 97 #1,383
2002 95 #1,390
2001 74 #1,606
2000 6 #13,907 69 #1,674
1995 25 #2,880
1990 9 #5,562
1985 8 #4,891
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Javian in 2025?

Javian ranked #3,157 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 Javian?

2,878 babies have been named Javian in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Javian most popular?

Javian peaked in 2008, when 183 newborns received the name.

Is Javian a boy or girl name?

Javian is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Javian rising or falling?

Javian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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