Dejour
An invented name likely alluding to the French phrase "du jour" meaning "of the day".
Name Census estimates that about 314 living Americans carry the first name Dejour. It is a predominantly male name (94.0% of registrations). The average person named Dejour today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dejour births was 1997 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dejour. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
314
~ 1 in 1,091,574 Americans
Peak year
1997
39 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,451
Tracked since 1990
Gender
Gender distribution for Dejour
Dejour leans heavily male at 94.0% of total registrations, but 19 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Dejour as a male name
- Ranked #8,451 in 2024
- 9 male births in 2024
- Peak: 1997 (31 births)
Dejour as a female name
- Ranked #16,131 in 2019
- 5 female births in 2019
- Peak: 1997 (8 births)
Popularity
Dejour: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dejour from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 147 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Dejour remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dejour by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dejour during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dejours live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dejour
The given name Dejour is believed to have originated from the French language, with its roots tracing back to the 17th century. It is derived from the French phrase "de jour," which translates to "of the day" or "daytime." This name was likely given to individuals born during the day, in contrast to those born at night.
During the French Renaissance period, the name Dejour gained popularity among aristocratic families as a way to commemorate the time of birth. It was seen as a symbol of hope and new beginnings, as the day represented a fresh start and the promise of new opportunities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dejour can be found in the historical records of the French monarchy. In 1687, a nobleman named Dejour de Montpellier was appointed as a royal advisor to King Louis XIV, serving at the lavish court of Versailles.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Dejour. In the 18th century, Dejour Lefebvre (1732-1807) was a renowned French philosopher and writer, known for his influential works on ethics and social justice.
In the realm of art, Dejour Renoir (1841-1919) was a celebrated French painter and a leading figure of the Impressionist movement. His vibrant landscapes and depictions of Parisian life have become iconic masterpieces.
During the 20th century, Dejour Marceau (1920-1997) was a prominent French author and playwright, acclaimed for his contributions to the avant-garde theater movement.
More recently, Dejour Gautier (1950-2018) was a renowned French chef and restaurateur, renowned for his innovative culinary techniques and for popularizing the concept of molecular gastronomy.
Another notable figure was Dejour Dubois (1965-present), a French aviation pioneer who became the first woman to pilot a solo flight around the world in a hot air balloon in 1999, breaking numerous records along the way.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Dejour, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of France and beyond.
People
Dejour + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dejour: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dejour?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 314 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dejour going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,091,574 US residents.
Is Dejour a common name?
We classify Dejour as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 319 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dejour most popular?
The single biggest year for Dejour was 1997, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dejour is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dejour a male name?
Yes, 94.0% of people registered as Dejour in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.