Kajun
An invented name possibly derived from "Cajun", referring to Louisiana French culture.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Kajun. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 50.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Kajun today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kajun births was 1993 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kajun. 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 Kajun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1993
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,172
Tracked since 1993
Gender
Gender distribution for Kajun
Kajun is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 10 total registrations, 5 (50.0%) were male and 5 (50.0%) were female.
Kajun as a male name
- Ranked #13,172 in 2023
- 5 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (5 births)
Kajun as a female name
- Ranked #14,504 in 1993
- 5 female births in 1993
- Peak: 1993 (5 births)
Popularity
Kajun: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kajun from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kajun 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 Kajun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kajun
The name Kajun is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, with roots that can be traced back to the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kajanam," which roughly translates to "one who radiates wisdom and illumination."
In the early days of Hinduism, the name Kajun was often associated with spiritual seekers and learned scholars who dedicated their lives to the pursuit of knowledge and enlightenment. It was a name bestowed upon those who displayed a deep reverence for ancient wisdom and a commitment to uncovering the mysteries of the universe.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kajun can be found in the sacred Hindu texts known as the Upanishads, which date back to around the 8th century BCE. In these ancient scriptures, there are references to a sage named Kajun who was renowned for his profound insights into the nature of consciousness and the interconnectedness of all things.
As the centuries passed, the name Kajun continued to hold significance in various parts of India and the surrounding regions. In the 5th century CE, a Buddhist monk and philosopher named Kajun Shastri gained widespread recognition for his teachings on the principles of non-violence and compassion.
During the medieval period, the name Kajun was also associated with several notable figures in the field of literature and the arts. One such individual was Kajun Devi, a 12th-century poet and mystic from northern India, whose works explored themes of divine love and spiritual transcendence.
In more recent times, the name Kajun has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and leaders. One notable bearer of the name was Kajun Ghosh, a renowned Indian philosopher and social reformer who lived from 1838 to 1909 and advocated for the empowerment of women and the abolition of outdated societal norms.
Another prominent figure with the name Kajun was Kajun Rana, a celebrated Nepali painter who lived from 1925 to 2010 and was widely acclaimed for his vibrant depictions of the Himalayan landscapes and traditional Nepali life.
While the name Kajun may have evolved and taken on different nuances over the centuries, its essence remains rooted in the pursuit of wisdom, enlightenment, and a deep appreciation for the richness of human experience.
People
Kajun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kajun as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kajun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kajun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kajun 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Kajun a common name?
We classify Kajun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kajun most popular?
The single biggest year for Kajun was 1993, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kajun is about 17 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 Kajun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kajun a female name?
Yes, 50.0% of people registered as Kajun in the SSA data are female. 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 Kajun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kajun 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 Kajun 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 many people have Kajun as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Kajun on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.