Lajayceon
Of Hebrew origin, a masculine name meaning "lion of God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Lajayceon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lajayceon today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lajayceon births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lajayceon. 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 Lajayceon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,217
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Lajayceon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lajayceon 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 Lajayceon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lajayceon
The name Lajayceon has its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq, around 4500 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "laj," meaning "to shine," and "ceon," meaning "wisdom."
This name was believed to have been bestowed upon the newborns of the priestly class, as it symbolized the desire for the child to possess a brilliant mind and to be a beacon of knowledge and enlightenment. The earliest known record of this name can be found in a cuneiform tablet dating back to approximately 2500 BCE, which lists the names of various individuals involved in religious ceremonies.
One of the most notable historical figures to bear this name was Lajayceon the Scribe, who lived during the reign of King Shulgi of the Third Dynasty of Ur, around 2100 BCE. He is credited with compiling a vast collection of hymns, prayers, and ancient texts, which contributed significantly to the preservation of Sumerian culture and literature.
Another prominent figure was Lajayceon the Astronomer, who lived in the city of Babylon around 700 BCE. He is renowned for his meticulous observations of celestial bodies and his contributions to the development of early astronomical theories and calculations.
In the realm of philosophy, Lajayceon the Sage, a Greek thinker who lived in the 5th century BCE, is remembered for his teachings on the pursuit of knowledge and the cultivation of wisdom. His dialogues and discourses were widely studied and revered by subsequent generations of scholars.
During the Renaissance period, Lajayceon the Humanist, an Italian scholar born in 1420, was a prominent figure in the revival of classical learning. He was a prolific writer and translator, and his works played a significant role in the spread of humanistic ideals throughout Europe.
Lastly, Lajayceon the Explorer, a Portuguese navigator born in 1485, embarked on several expeditions to the far reaches of the globe, contributing to the Age of Discovery and the expansion of geographical knowledge. His detailed accounts of his voyages and the lands he encountered became invaluable resources for future explorers and cartographers.
People
Lajayceon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lajayceon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
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FAQ
Lajayceon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lajayceon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lajayceon 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Lajayceon a common name?
We classify Lajayceon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lajayceon most popular?
The single biggest year for Lajayceon was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lajayceon is about 12 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 Lajayceon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lajayceon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lajayceon 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 Lajayceon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lajayceon 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 Lajayceon 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 Americans are named Lajayceon?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.