UK girl's name
Jwan
A Persian name meaning "young" or "vigorous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jwan is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Jwan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2021 to 2022. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Jwan. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jwan ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 3 girls were registered as Jwan.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jwan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2021
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Jwan mean?
The name Jwan is believed to have its origins in the ancient Arabic language. It is a variation of the name Juan, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan or Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious" or "God is merciful." The name gained popularity during the early days of Islam and spread across the Middle East and North Africa.
In the 7th century CE, the name Jwan was mentioned in various Islamic texts and historical records. It is said that one of the early companions of the Prophet Muhammad, known as Jwan ibn Malik, played a significant role in the spread of Islam across the Arabian Peninsula.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Jwan can be traced back to the 8th century CE, when a renowned scholar and mathematician, Jwan al-Kindi, lived in Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, optics, and philosophy.
In the 11th century, a famous poet and writer named Jwan al-Qazzaz was born in Cordoba, Spain. His works are considered some of the finest examples of Arabic literature from the Andalusian period.
During the 13th century, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian, Jwan al-Din al-Qurashi, gained recognition for his extensive knowledge of Islamic law and jurisprudence. He wrote several influential books on the subject and taught at various prestigious institutions in the Middle East.
In the 16th century, a prominent Ottoman statesman and military commander, Jwan Pasha, played a crucial role in the expansion of the Ottoman Empire. He led several successful military campaigns and served as the governor of various provinces within the empire.
Another notable figure bearing the name Jwan was Jwan al-Baghdadi, a renowned calligrapher and artist who lived in the 17th century. His exquisite calligraphic works and intricate designs adorned numerous mosques and palaces across the Middle East, showcasing the rich artistic heritage of the region.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jwan over time
The chart below shows babies named Jwan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2021 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jwan, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jwan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jwan 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 | #5625 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Jwan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jwan in the UK right now?
In 2022, Jwan was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jwan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 3 babies registered as Jwan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jwan?
A Persian name meaning "young" or "vigorous".
How many people are called Jwan in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Jwan across the 2 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.