Total births
576
Boys' name · since 1987
Jatavious
Since 1987, U.S. Social Security records show 576 babies named Jatavious, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9281
- among boys today
- 576
- born since 1987
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
Jatavious currently ranks #9281 among boys' names in America, with 576 babies recorded since 1987.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jatavious has been recorded 576 times among boys since 1987, currently ranked #9281 nationally and more common than 35% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2024.
- #9281 among boys today
- 576 born since 1987
- 2000s peak decade
- 35% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jatavious is currently the #9281 boys' name in America, more common than 35% of boys - 576 born since 1987, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9281
- among boys today
- 576
- born since 1987
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
Jatavious vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9281
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 35% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Jatavious was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
35 babies were named Jatavious in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Jatavious compares
576 Top 41% higher than 59% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jatavious's all-time total is 57% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jatavious | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 576 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jatavious's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jatavious's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jatavious at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#9,281
Active since
1987
Jatavious popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2024
- Peak year (2008)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Jatavious by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jatavious's strongest decade.
282 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Jatavious births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s
1990s
127 births
- 2000s
2000s
282 births
- 2010s 112
2010s
112 births
- 2020s 45
2020s
45 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 282 births (49% of all-time use).
How Jatavious compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jatavious's total volume
Jatavious vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jatavious by state
Where Jatavious concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 77 | 13.4% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 32 | 5.6% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 22 | 3.8% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 6 | 1.0% |
Georgia share of Jatavious's total US births 13.4%
Even split
77 of 576 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jatavious? ▼
Jatavious has been given to 576 babies in the U.S. since 1987, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #9281 as of the latest data. 35 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Jatavious most popular? ▼
Jatavious was most popular in the 2000s decade with 282 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Jatavious most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jatavious are Georgia (77 births), Mississippi (32 births), Alabama (22 births).
How long has the name Jatavious been used? ▼
Records for Jatavious go back to 1987, giving 38 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Jatavious? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jathan, Jatniel, Jatavion, Jatin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jatavious's data
- Jatavious's decade-level peak was the 2000s (282 total births); usage has since declined to 45 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Jataviouss (77 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jatavious
Nearby Names Like Jatavious
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jatavious
Jathan Boy
#6268 1,500 births
Jatniel Boy
#6367 455 births
Jatavion Boy
#8653 325 births
Jatin Boy
312 births
Jatavius Boy
282 births
Compare Jatavious side by side: Jatavious vs Jathan Jatavious vs Jatniel Jatavious vs Jatavion
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jatavious
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1987–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jatavious: #9281 Boys' Name - 576 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jatavious. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jatavious draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.