boys' name · peaked 1997

Jawon

Every Jawon since 1975 — 810 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
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Jawon
Peak year
1997
62 babies
All-time total
810
since 1975

The story of Jawon

Jawon is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1975, 810 American babies have been named Jawon. Its peak came in 1997, when 62 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 Jawon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jawon 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
2024
2023 9 #8,526
2022 6 #11,479
2021 11 #7,318
2020 7 #10,002
2019 7 #10,208
2018 9 #8,449
2017 8 #9,218
2016 8 #9,217
2015
2014 7 #10,099
2013 8 #9,160
2012 9 #8,460
2011 8 #9,130
2010 14 #6,180
2009 9 #8,610
2008 18 #5,152
2007 11 #7,317
2006 20 #4,588
2005 25 #3,764
2004 27 #3,494
2003 15 #5,142
2002 38 #2,574
2001 49 #2,134
2000 41 #2,356
1995 40 #2,070
1990 15 #3,859
1985 8 #4,893
1980 5 #6,688
1975 5 #5,851
1970
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1960
1955
1950
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1940
1935
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1925
1920
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1895
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1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jawon in 2025?

Jawon did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Jawon?

810 babies have been named Jawon in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jawon most popular?

Jawon peaked in 1997, when 62 newborns received the name.

Is Jawon a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Jawon rising or falling?

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

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