Javan
Javan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Greece, Ionia, or youth.
Origin and history
Javan is a Biblical name derived from Hebrew, traditionally associated with Greece or the descendants of Noah. In the United States, it has remained a relatively uncommon given name, given to a modest number of newborn boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
3,593 babies in the United States have been named Javan since 1880. It ranks #2137 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1765.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.3 %)
- TX (15.4 %)
- NY (15.3 %)
- FL (13 %)
- OH (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 17 |
| 1920-1930 | 41 |
| 1930-1940 | 41 |
| 1940-1950 | 32 |
| 1950-1960 | 58 |
| 1960-1970 | 90 |
| 1970-1980 | 298 |
| 1980-1990 | 457 |
| 1990-2000 | 754 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,094 |
| 2010-2019 | 549 |
| 2020-2029 | 162 |
Famous people named Javan
- Javan Felix: Basketball player
Fun facts
- In the Table of Nations in Genesis, Javan is identified as the progenitor of the Greek people.
- The name Javan is cognate with the ancient Greek name Ion, representing the Ionians.