Jayveon
An inventive masculine name with potential meanings related to victorious warrior or god of vengeance.
Name Census estimates that about 1,397 living Americans carry the first name Jayveon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jayveon today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jayveon births was 2014 (108 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jayveon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Jayveon is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 14 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 245,350 Americans
Peak year
2014
108 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,062
Tracked since 1993
Census
Jayveon in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 873 people with the first name Jayveon, which placed it at #13,725 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#13,725
National first-name rank
People counted
873
873 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
79.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jayveon
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jayveon is Black at 79.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.4%) and Hispanic (5.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jayveon described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jayveon at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American79.6% · 695
- Two or more races12.4% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino5.2% · 45
- White1.5% · 13
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 5
Popularity
Jayveon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jayveon from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 648 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jayveon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jayveon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jayveon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jayveons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. Texas, Florida, Georgia recorded the most babies named Jayveon, while Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Virginia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 31 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jayveon
The name Jayveon has its roots in the combination of two distinct names - Jay and Veon. The name Jay is believed to have originated from the Latin name Gaius, which means "rejoicer" or "joyful." Veon, on the other hand, is derived from the Old English word "vean," meaning "young man" or "warrior."
The earliest recorded use of the name Jayveon can be traced back to the late 20th century in certain regions of the United States, particularly among African American communities. It is a relatively modern name, and its popularity has been on the rise in recent decades.
While there is no documented historical reference to the name Jayveon in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is worth noting that the individual components of the name have their own rich histories. The name Jay, for instance, has been used in various forms throughout history, with notable figures such as Jay Gatsby, the protagonist of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby."
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jayveon was Jayveon Parker, a professional football player born in 1992 in Alabama, United States. Parker played as a defensive back for several teams in the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Another notable figure with the name Jayveon is Jayveon Hendrix, a professional basketball player born in 1995 in Texas, United States. Hendrix played college basketball for the University of Oklahoma before embarking on a professional career in various leagues around the world.
In the realm of entertainment, Jayveon Taylor, a rapper and songwriter from California, United States, born in 1992, has gained recognition for his musical contributions. He is known for his unique style and lyrical prowess.
Jayveon Wilburn, an author and motivational speaker born in 1985 in Ohio, United States, has also made a name for himself. His works focusing on personal growth and self-empowerment have inspired many individuals worldwide.
Lastly, Jayveon Simmons, a community activist and philanthropist born in 1990 in Georgia, United States, has been recognized for his efforts in promoting social justice and empowering underprivileged communities.
While the name Jayveon is relatively new and its origins are not deeply rooted in history, it has gained popularity in recent times, with individuals bearing this name making their mark across various fields and disciplines.
People
Jayveon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jayveon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jayveon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jayveon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,397 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jayveon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 245,350 US residents.
Is Jayveon a common name?
We classify Jayveon as "Rare". It ranks above 92.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,410 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jayveon most popular?
The single biggest year for Jayveon was 2014, when 108 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jayveon is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jayveon in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 873 people with the name Jayveon, or 0.29 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #13,725 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jayveon in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jayveon?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jayveon appears almost entirely male. Of the 867 people counted with this name, 99.5% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jayveon?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jayveon is Black at 79.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (12.4%) and Hispanic (5.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jayveon most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Jayveon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.6% (695 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jayveon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jayveon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jayveon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jayveon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jayveon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jayveon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are named Jayveon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.