Total births
947
Boys' name · since 1973
Javaughn
947 babies named Javaughn in U.S. Social Security records since 1973, with the highest year being 1997. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #6944
- among boys today
- 947
- born since 1973
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Javaughn is the #6944 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 947 recorded since 1973.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Javaughn has been recorded 947 times among boys since 1973, currently ranked #6944 nationally and more common than 51% 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 1973 to 2025.
- #6944 among boys today
- 947 born since 1973
- 2000s peak decade
- 51% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Javaughn is currently the #6944 boys' name in America, more common than 51% of boys - 947 born since 1973, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6944
- among boys today
- 947
- born since 1973
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other boys
Javaughn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6944
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 51% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Javaughn was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
52 babies were named Javaughn in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
How Javaughn compares
947 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
Javaughn's all-time total is 158% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Javaughn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 947 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 52 | 23 | 22,252 |
Javaughn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Javaughn's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 52, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Javaughn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1997
Current rank
#6,944
Active since
1973
Javaughn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2025
- Peak year (1997)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Javaughn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Javaughn's strongest decade.
331 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Javaughn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
- 1980s 90
1980s
90 births
- 1990s
1990s
284 births
- 2000s
2000s
331 births
- 2010s
2010s
155 births
- 2020s 70
2020s
70 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 331 births (35% of all-time use).
How Javaughn 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 Javaughn's total volume
Javaughn vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Javaughn by state
Where Javaughn concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 43 | 4.5% |
| #2 | Florida | | 22 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 12 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Texas | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Maryland | | 6 | 0.6% |
New York share of Javaughn's total US births 4.5%
Even split
43 of 947 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Javaughn? ▼
Javaughn has been given to 947 babies in the U.S. since 1973, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6944 as of the latest data. 52 babies were born in 1997, its single highest year.
When was Javaughn most popular? ▼
Javaughn was most popular in the 2000s decade with 331 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Javaughn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Javaughn are New York (43 births), Florida (22 births), Michigan (12 births).
How long has the name Javaughn been used? ▼
Javaughn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1973, spanning 53 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Javaughn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Javier, Javon, Javion, Javonte, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Javaughn's data
- Javaughn's decade-level peak was the 2000s (331 total births); usage has since declined to 70 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Javaughns (43 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Javaughn
Nearby Names Like Javaughn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Javaughn
Javier Boy
#247 107,969 births
Javon Boy
#1204 17,646 births
Javion Boy
#1430 6,889 births
Javonte Boy
#2772 3,919 births
Javan Boy
#4220 3,593 births
Compare Javaughn side by side: Javaughn vs Javier Javaughn vs Javon Javaughn vs Javion
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Javaughn
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, 1973–2025 (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. "Javaughn: #6944 Boys' Name - 947 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/javaughn. 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 Javaughn 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.