boys' name · peaked 1994

Javis

Every Javis since 1935 — 874 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
#11,245
among boys
Babies in 2025
6
named Javis
Peak year
1994
32 babies
All-time total
874
since 1935

The story of Javis

Javis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,245 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1935, 874 American babies have been named Javis. Its peak came in 1994, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Javis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Javis 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 6 #11,245
2024
2023
2022
2021 8 #9,196
2020 6 #11,202
2019
2018 5 #13,015
2017 14 #6,164
2016 8 #9,215
2015 12 #6,853
2014 6 #11,321
2013 13 #6,410
2012 6 #11,404
2011 12 #6,775
2010 26 #3,941
2009 19 #5,010
2008 23 #4,315
2007 13 #6,413
2006 7 #10,040
2005 21 #4,255
2004 23 #3,927
2003 21 #4,041
2002 15 #5,008
2001 14 #5,249
2000 20 #3,986
1995 22 #3,140
1990 29 #2,401
1985 16 #3,009
1980 18 #2,663
1975 5 #5,848
1970 13 #2,676
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935 5 #3,912
1930
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1920
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1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Javis in 2025?

Javis ranked #11,245 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Javis?

874 babies have been named Javis in the United States since 1935, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Javis most popular?

Javis peaked in 1994, when 32 newborns received the name.

Is Javis a boy or girl name?

Javis is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Javis rising or falling?

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

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