Jw
boy nameJw entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #1952 in 1922, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#1952
peak (1922)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3391 |
| 1920s | #3223 |
| 1930s | #3776 |
| 1940s | #3285 |
| 1960s | #3658 |
| 1970s | #4362 |
| 1980s | #4981 |
| 1990s | #6866 |
| 2000s | #10281 |
| 2010s | #9775 |
| 2020s | #10864 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Jw are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jw alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jw in 2025?
- Jw is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Jw most popular?
- Jw peaked in 1922, reaching #1952 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jw with classmates?
- Jw will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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