Lajean
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially a combination of French and Arabic elements.
Name Census estimates that about 206 living Americans carry the first name Lajean. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lajean today is around 69 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lajean births was 1947 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lajean. 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
- • The typical person named Lajean is about 69 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lajeans were born before 1967.
People living today
206
~ 1 in 1,663,856 Americans
Peak year
1947
15 babies that year
Average age
69
years old
1990 SSA rank
#14,174
Tracked since 1925
Popularity
Lajean: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lajean from the 1920s through to the 1990s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 104 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1930s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lajean 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 Lajean 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 Lajean
The given name Lajean is believed to have originated from the French language, with its roots traced back to the late 18th century. It is a combination of two French words, "la" meaning "the" and "jeune" meaning "young." This suggests that the name Lajean might have been initially used to refer to a young person or someone with a youthful spirit.
In its early days, the name Lajean was predominantly found in certain regions of France, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. It is uncertain if the name had any specific historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures during that time period.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Lajean can be traced back to a French artist named Lajean Dubois, who lived in the early 19th century (1795-1861). Dubois was known for his landscape paintings and was part of the Barbizon school of artists.
Another notable figure with the name Lajean was a French writer and poet, Lajean Mercier, born in 1825. Mercier's works focused on themes of love, nature, and the beauty of the French countryside. He was recognized for his lyrical and descriptive writing style.
In the realm of politics, Lajean Lafontaine (1872-1949) was a prominent French politician who served as a member of the National Assembly and played a role in shaping the country's policies during the early 20th century.
Moving to the field of science, Lajean Curie (1867-1934) was a French physicist and chemist, known for her groundbreaking work on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and is remembered for her significant contributions to the understanding of radiation and its applications.
Lastly, Lajean Dumas (1906-1978) was a French fashion designer whose creations were admired by high society and celebrities in the mid-20th century. Dumas was known for her elegant and sophisticated designs, which often incorporated intricate details and luxurious materials.
While the name Lajean may not have been widely popular throughout history, these individuals have left their mark in various fields, carrying the name with distinction and contributing to its enduring legacy.
People
Lajean + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lajean as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lajean: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lajean?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 206 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lajean 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 1,663,856 US residents.
Is Lajean a common name?
We classify Lajean as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 400 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lajean most popular?
The single biggest year for Lajean was 1947, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lajean is about 69 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lajean a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lajean 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.
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.