Dijoun
A masculine name potentially originating from the French word "dijon", meaning mustard-colored.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Dijoun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dijoun today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dijoun births was 1991 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dijoun. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dijoun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1991
6 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1991 SSA rank
#7,527
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Dijoun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dijoun 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 Dijoun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dijoun
The name Dijoun is a relatively modern invention, with no clear origins or historical roots. It does not appear to be derived from any particular language, culture, or ancient word. There are no known references to this name in historical texts, religious scriptures, or ancient records.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Dijoun are from the late 20th century. It is likely that the name was created as a unique and stylized variant of more traditional names, perhaps inspired by the French name Dion or the English name John. However, the exact reasoning behind its creation and the individuals responsible for popularizing it remain unclear.
Due to its modern nature, there are no famous historical figures or notable individuals from previous eras who bore the name Dijoun. The name has only gained some usage in recent decades, primarily in certain regions or communities, but it has not yet achieved widespread recognition or prominence.
It is worth noting that the lack of historical data or ancient roots does not diminish the significance or value of a name. Many contemporary names are created with the intention of being unique and distinct, reflecting the personal preferences and creativity of parents or individuals choosing them. While Dijoun may not have a rich historical legacy, it holds the potential to forge its own identity and meaning through the lives and achievements of those who bear it in the present and future.
People
Dijoun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dijoun as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dijoun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dijoun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dijoun 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Dijoun a common name?
We classify Dijoun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dijoun most popular?
The single biggest year for Dijoun was 1991, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dijoun is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dijoun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dijoun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dijoun 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.
Is Dijoun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dijoun in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dijoun can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Dijoun?
See how many Americans are named Dijoun on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.