Jevon Boy

Popularity: #917 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JEH-von //ˈdʒɛvən//

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: God is gracious; Hebrew: variant of John

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jevon has its roots in the Hebrew name Yochanan, which translates to "God is gracious." This name was adapted into Greek as Ioannes and later into Latin as Johannes. The name underwent further transformations through Old French as Johan before evolving into various forms in English, including John.

Jevon is considered a diminutive or variant form of this lineage, emerging in the English-speaking world during the late medieval period, particularly as a surname before transitioning into a given name. Historically, the name John has been significant in various cultures, particularly in Christianity, where it is associated with several important figures, including John the Baptist and John the Apostle.

The name's prominence was solidified through its inclusion in the King James Bible, published in 1611, which helped to popularize biblical names in English-speaking societies. Over the centuries, John has been borne by numerous saints, monarchs, and notable historical figures, contributing to its enduring legacy.

Culturally, the name Jevon, while less common than its root, carries connotations of grace and divine favor, reflective of its Hebrew origins. The name's association with John lends it a sense of tradition and historical depth, as it connects to a lineage of names that have been revered across various cultures and epochs.

The diminutive form Jevon may also evoke a sense of familiarity and affection, often used in familial or close-knit social contexts, although its specific historical usage as a standalone name is more recent.

Famous people named Jevon

In this section, you will find notable people named Jevon. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jevon who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Jevon Kearse is a former professional American football player best known for his time with the Tennessee Titans and Philadelphia Eagles.

Jevon Holland is a professional American football player best known for playing safety for the Miami Dolphins.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jevon was first seen in the United States in 1963.

Jevon has ranked as high as #1424 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in New York, California, Florida, Ohio, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Jevon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jevon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jevon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jevon.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 21 21 0
2024 34 34 0
2023 30 30 0
2022 25 25 0
2021 39 39 0
2020 37 37 0
2019 44 44 0
2018 33 33 0
2017 47 47 0
2016 34 34 0
2015 42 42 0
2014 43 43 0
2013 35 35 0
2012 47 47 0
2011 67 67 0
2010 47 47 0
2009 99 99 0
2008 91 91 0
2007 108 108 0
2006 140 140 0
2005 157 157 0
2004 131 131 0
2003 151 151 0
2002 169 169 0
2001 224 224 0
2000 288 288 0
1999 133 133 0
1998 135 135 0
1997 90 90 0
1996 96 96 0
1995 134 134 0
1994 159 159 0
1993 133 126 7
1992 141 136 5
1991 93 87 6
1990 99 92 7
1989 64 64 0
1988 53 48 5
1987 63 63 0
1986 66 66 0
1985 58 51 7
1984 69 69 0
1983 88 79 9
1982 79 73 6
1981 88 83 5
1980 74 66 8
1979 130 123 7
1978 117 112 5
1977 136 130 6
1976 119 111 8
1975 102 102 0
1974 95 95 0
1973 69 69 0
1972 56 56 0
1971 42 42 0
1970 18 18 0
1969 16 16 0
1968 23 23 0
1967 7 7 0
1966 11 11 0
1965 9 9 0
1964 8 8 0
1963 6 6 0

Top States for Jevon (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
100%