Java
boy nameJava entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #3595 in 1969, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1969–2025
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rank today
#3595
peak (1969)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3595 |
| 1970s | #4842 |
| 1980s | #5525 |
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 1979, making them about 46 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 boy names.
- When was the name Java most popular?
- Java peaked in 1969, reaching #3595 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Java with classmates?
- Java will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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