Jawaun Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Jawaun is a modern variant of the name Jaquan, meaning 'jewel' or 'precious'.
Meaning of the Name Jawaun
Jawaun is a modern variant of the name Jaquan, which is commonly used in African American communities. It is a combination of the prefix 'Ja-' and the name 'Quan', derived from the Swahili name 'Jahari', meaning 'jewel' or 'precious'. Jawaun is often seen as a unique and distinctive name choice with a positive and empowering meaning.
Popularity of the Name Jawaun
The popularity for the name Jawaun peaked in popularity in the year 1997 with 78 births, which ranked number 3,285 out of 24,886 unique names for that year. Jawaun had the most male births in 1997 with 78, which ranked number 1,402 out of 10,811 male names. The number of births for the name Jawaun has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 7 births, an increase of 16.67%. Among males, Jawaun has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 7 births, an increase of 16.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jawaun
- 20 Year Trend of Jawaun: -85.11%
- 10 Year Trend of Jawaun: 16.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jawaun: 16.67%
Popularity of Jawaun by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Jawaun. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Jawaun in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Jawaun is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Jawaun
- Total Births of Jawaun: 7 (1.55%)
- Male Births of Jawaun: 7 (1.55%)
Given the upward trend of Jawaun over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.55% increase in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. Male births for Jawaun have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 7 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.55%.