Boy · #2,311 in 2026

Jayvon

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

Current Rank

#2,311

Peak Rank

#946 (2008)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-15%

1979

First Year

2026

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#946

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jayvon

Jayvon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1979, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 210 Jayvons were born — ranking #954 that year. As of 2026, Jayvon ranks #2,311 for baby boys with 62 births, gradually falling (-15%). In total, more than 4K Jayvons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s 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 Jayvon

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

Jovan
Jeevan
Joven
Geven
Juven
Shaven
Jivin
Javan
Chavin
Gaven
Gavan
Haven

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jayvon

What does the name Jayvon mean?

Jayvon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jayvon in 2026?

In 2026, Jayvon ranks #2,311 among boys' names in the U.S., with 62 babies given the name that year.

When was Jayvon most popular?

Jayvon reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #946 that year with 210 babies given the name.

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

Jayvon has historically been most popular in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jayvon.

Is Jayvon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jayvon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jayvon include Rustin, Hilliard, Alice. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jayvon

Jayvon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Jayvon's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #946. Use the chart and map above to compare Jayvon'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.