Jawon
Jawon is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Youthful or generous (derived via Juwan/Jawan).
Origin and history
Jawon is a modern American name, likely created as a variant of names like Juwan or Jawan, which stem from the Arabic name Juan/Jawan meaning 'youthful' or 'generous'. It gained modest usage in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It remains a rare choice given to a small number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
805 babies in the United States have been named Jawon since 1880. It ranks #3871 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1894.
States where it is most popular
- IL (48.5 %)
- GA (10.9 %)
- MD (9.9 %)
- MI (6.9 %)
- NC (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 80 |
| 1990-2000 | 356 |
| 2000-2010 | 253 |
| 2010-2019 | 78 |
| 2020-2029 | 33 |
Fun facts
- Jawon emerged in the late 20th century as part of a broader trend of invented names with 'Ja-' prefixes.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys in the United States have been given the name Jawon since 1880.