Total births
546
Boys' name · since 1947
Jaun
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 546 babies named Jaun, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 546
- total births
- 1947–2014
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
546 boys have been named Jaun since 1947, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Jaun has 546 recorded births among boys since 1947, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 2014.
- 546 total births
- 1947–2014 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
546 boys have been named Jaun since 1947, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2014.
- 546
- total births
- 1947–2014
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Jaun was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
22 babies were named Jaun in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Jaun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jaun's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1948, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jaun at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Jaun popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2014
- Peak year (1989)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Jaun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jaun's strongest decade.
136 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Jaun births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 11
1940s
11 births
- 1950s 34
1950s
34 births
- 1960s
1960s
67 births
- 1970s
1970s
110 births
- 1980s
1980s
136 births
- 1990s
1990s
113 births
- 2000s
2000s
70 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 136 births (25% of all-time use).
How Jaun 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 Jaun's total volume
Jaun vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jaun by state
Where Jaun concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 28 | 5.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 23 | 4.2% |
California share of Jaun's total US births 5.1%
Even split
28 of 546 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jaun? ▼
Since 1947, Social Security records show 546 babies named Jaun. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 22 births.
When was Jaun most popular? ▼
Jaun was most popular in the 1980s decade with 136 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Jaun most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jaun are California (28 births), Texas (23 births).
How long has the name Jaun been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jaun since 1947 -- 68 years through the most recent 2014 data.
What names are similar to Jaun? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jauan, Jauron, Jaurice, Jaushua, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jaun's data
- Jaun's decade-level peak was the 1980s (136 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jauns (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Jaun
Nearby Names Like Jaun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jaun
Jauan Boy
196 births
Jauron Boy
56 births
Jaurice Boy
34 births
Jaushua Boy
11 births
Jaustin Boy
10 births
Compare Jaun side by side: Jaun vs Jauan Jaun vs Jauron Jaun vs Jaurice
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1947–2014 (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. "Jaun: Baby Name Since 1947 - 546 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jaun. 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 Jaun 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.