Boy · #7,638 in 2026

Jaywon

Oluwajuwonlo Iledare, professionally known as Jaywon, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, performer, producer and actor. Following his departure from Kennis Music, he founded the Next World Music record label in 2013. In 2009, the Nigerian Music Video Awards presented Jaywon with the Best New Artist award.

Current Rank
#7,638
Peak Rank
#7,638 (2005)
Total Babies
16
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2002
First Year
2005
Last Year
2005
Peak Year
#7638
Peak Rank
16
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jaywon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Oluwajuwonlo Iledare, professionally known as Jaywon, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, performer, producer and actor. Following his departure from Kennis Music, he founded the Next World Music record label in 2013. In 2009, the Nigerian Music Video Awards presented Jaywon with the Best New Artist award.

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The Story of Jaywon

Jaywon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 9 Jaywons were born — ranking #7,638 that year. As of 2026, Jaywon ranks #7,638 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Jaywons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jaywon

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jaywon

What does the name Jaywon mean?
Oluwajuwonlo Iledare, professionally known as Jaywon, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, performer, producer and actor. Following his departure from Kennis Music, he founded the Next World Music record label in 2013. In 2009, the Nigerian Music Video Awards presented Jaywon with the Best New Artist award.
How popular is Jaywon in 2026?
In 2026, Jaywon ranks #7,638 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Jaywon most popular?
Jaywon reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #7,638 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Jaywon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jaywon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Jaywon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jaywon include Chiam, Nik, Tyrod. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Jaywon

Jaywon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Jaywon's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #7,638. Use the chart and map above to compare Jaywon'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.