Boy · #10,757 in 2026

Javel

Name: Popularity of the name Javel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Javel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,757

Peak Rank

#6,762 (2008)

Total Babies

180

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1982

First Year

2018

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#6762

Peak Rank

180

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Javel

Javel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1982, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 12 Javels were born — ranking #6,762 that year. As of 2026, Javel ranks #10,757 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 180 Javels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Javel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Javel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jovel
Jaffle
Gavel
Shovel
Havel
Cheval
Jewel
Joyful
Joel
Java
Jackal
Jovial

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Javel

What does the name Javel mean?

Javel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Javel in 2026?

In 2026, Javel ranks #10,757 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Javel most popular?

Javel reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #6,762 that year with 12 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Javel most popular?

Javel has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Javel.

Is Javel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Javel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Javel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Javel include Ivis, Theran, Harsha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Javel

Javel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 180 births in the dataset. Javel's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #6,762. Use the chart and map above to compare Javel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.