Javan is a distinctive choice, ranked #4789 in 2021. Your child is likely to be the only Javan in their class.
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UK Rank 2021
#4789
About the Name Javan
Javan is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 42 places over five years. Its high point was #728 in 1996, and it now sits at #4789. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.
Javan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Javan
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Javan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Javan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Javan has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 42 places in the last five years. Its peak was #728 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Javan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Javan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Javans in the wild.
3
UK babies named Javan (2021)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 42 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Javan
Likely around 1 other Javan in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2021)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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