UK boy's name
Javen
A Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse name "Jöfurr", meaning "beautiful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Javen is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Javen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 6 births.
This profile covers 35 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1999 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 35 living people in the UK are called Javen. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Javen ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 6 boys were registered as Javen.
- • About 35 living people in the UK are estimated to have Javen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
6 births
Estimated living
35
2026
Meaning
What does Javen mean?
The name Javen is a variation of the Hebrew name Javan, which is derived from the biblical name Yavan, referring to the fourth son of Japheth in the Book of Genesis. Yavan is believed to be the progenitor of the ancient Greek people, and the name is thought to be connected to the word "Ionia," a region in ancient Greece.
The name Javen likely emerged as a variant spelling or anglicized form of Javan, possibly influenced by the English language or other linguistic traditions. While its precise origins are uncertain, it shares a common root with the name Javan, which traces back to ancient Hebrew and biblical traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Javen can be found in the King James Version of the Bible, where it appears as a variant spelling of Javan. In Genesis 10:2, it states, "The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras."
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Javen. One of the earliest recorded was Javen Wray (1594-1670), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Principal of Brasenose College, Oxford, in the mid-17th century.
Another notable figure was Javen Omohundro (1635-1685), an early American settler and landowner in Henrico County, Virginia. He played a role in the colony's tobacco trade and was a prominent figure in the region.
In the 19th century, Javen Samuel Browne (1815-1891) was a British lawyer and judge who served as a Member of Parliament and later as a judge in the High Court of Calcutta, India.
Javen Clopton (1784-1858) was an American politician and lawyer from Georgia, who served as a U.S. Representative from 1835 to 1837.
More recently, Javen Ibag (1969-present) is a Filipino actor and director who has appeared in numerous films and television shows in the Philippines.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Javen throughout history, highlighting its diverse cultural and geographical roots while reflecting its enduring presence over several centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Javen over time
The chart below shows babies named Javen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Javen, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Javen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Javen was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4185 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3260 | 15 | 4 |
| 1990s | #1850 | 6 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Javen
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Javen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Javen in the UK right now?
In 2020, Javen was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Javen most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 6 babies registered as Javen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Javen?
A Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse name "Jöfurr", meaning "beautiful".
How many people are called Javen in the UK?
A total of 35 babies have been registered as Javen across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.