Jawan
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,065 in 1997
9 babies were named Jawan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 496 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jawan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jawan, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jawan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJawan first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1997, when it ranked #1,065. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJawan was 6.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 29,762 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 188,679.
- TrendJawan has climbed 496 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Jawan
Jawan is a boy name of American origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-wan”. US birth records list Jawan for boys from 1972 to 2025, in 54 of those 54 years. Its best year was 1997, when it ranked #1,065 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.7 | 148,423 boys |
| 1980s | 13 | 78,003 boys |
| 1990s | 33 | 30,722 boys |
| 2000s | 18 | 55,991 boys |
| 2010s | 5.7 | 175,131 boys |
| 2020s | 4.9 | 203,390 boys |
Other spellings of Jawan
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
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Questions about the name Jawan
What is the origin of the name Jawan?
Jawan has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Jawan a boy or girl name?
Jawan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jawan?
Jawan ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1997 (#1,065).