Javonte
How to say it: juh-VON-tay · /dʒəˈvɑnteɪ/
Modern coinage; no established etymology. Part of the 'Ja-' prefix naming trend in African American communities.
Javonte was the 2,539th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 36 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 20% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #2,687 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #2,539 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 36 |
| Share of births | 1 in 92,092 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −20% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,687 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Javonte is a newcomer: almost all of its history is from the last forty years.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Javonte is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Javonte
- Javonte Green (born 1993)American basketball player
- Javonte Smart (born 1999)American basketball player
- Javonte Williams (born 2000)American football running back
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