Java
girl nameJava entered the US charts in 1978, peaked at #7649 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1978–2025
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rank today
#7649
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7649 |
| 1990s | #14122 |
| 2000s | #15031 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Java are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Java alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Java in 2025?
- Java is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Java most popular?
- Java peaked in 1978, reaching #7649 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Java with classmates?
- Java will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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