Lajune
A feminine name of French origin meaning "the June" or "of June".
Name Census estimates that about 185 living Americans carry the first name Lajune. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lajune today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lajune births was 1963 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lajune. 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 Lajune is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lajunes were born before 1968.
People living today
185
~ 1 in 1,852,726 Americans
Peak year
1963
18 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1980 SSA rank
#8,616
Tracked since 1916
Census
Lajune in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 275 people with the first name Lajune, which placed it at #31,234 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#31,234
National first-name rank
People counted
275
275 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
57.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lajune
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lajune is Black at 57.5%. The next largest groups are White (37.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Lajune described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Lajune at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American57.5% · 158
- White37.5% · 103
- Two or more races2.5% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 2
Popularity
Lajune: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lajune from the 1910s through to the 1980s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 90 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lajune 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 Lajune 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 Lajune
The given name Lajune has its origins rooted in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in the region now known as Italy from around the 8th century BCE to the 1st century BCE. It is believed to be a blend of two Etruscan words, "La" meaning "the" and "june" meaning "eternal" or "everlasting." Thus, the name Lajune is thought to convey a sense of timelessness or enduring quality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lajune can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions and writings discovered in the archaeological sites of ancient Etruria. These inscriptions date back to the 6th century BCE and provide valuable insights into the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Etruscan people.
During the Roman era, the name Lajune gained some popularity among the upper echelons of Roman society, particularly among families with Etruscan ancestry or connections. One notable figure bearing this name was Lajune Petronius, a Roman nobleman and author who lived during the 1st century CE. His satirical work, the Satyricon, is considered a masterpiece of Roman literature and provides a glimpse into the decadent lifestyles of the wealthy elite in ancient Rome.
In the Middle Ages, the name Lajune resurfaced in various parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. One notable bearer of this name was Lajune de Montferrat (1142-1194), a nobleman from the House of Montferrat in northern Italy. He played a significant role in the Third Crusade, serving as a military commander under the leadership of King Richard I of England.
During the Renaissance period, the name Lajune gained popularity among intellectuals and artists, who were drawn to its unique sound and Etruscan heritage. One such figure was Lajune Alberti (1404-1472), an Italian Renaissance humanist, author, and architect. He is best known for his seminal work "On the Family," which explored the dynamics and values of family life during that era.
In more recent times, the name Lajune has been relatively uncommon, although it has been carried by a few notable individuals. One example is Lajune Shelton (1909-1995), an American jazz saxophonist and bandleader who was active in the swing and big band era of the 1930s and 1940s.
While the name Lajune may not be as widespread as some other names, its rich historical legacy and connection to the ancient Etruscan culture make it a unique and intriguing choice for those seeking a name with a sense of timelessness and cultural significance.
People
Lajune + last name combinations
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Other names starting with L
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FAQ
Lajune: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lajune?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 185 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lajune 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 1,852,726 US residents.
Is Lajune a common name?
We classify Lajune as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 428 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lajune most popular?
The single biggest year for Lajune was 1963, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lajune is about 68 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Lajune in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 275 people with the name Lajune, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #31,234 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Lajune in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Lajune?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Lajune leans strongly female. 275 people counted with this name were female (97.5%), compared with 7 male bearers (2.5%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Lajune?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lajune is Black at 57.5%. The next largest groups are White (37.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Lajune most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Lajune in the 2020 Census, accounting for 57.5% (158 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Lajune in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lajune a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lajune 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 Lajune still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lajune 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 Lajune 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.
How many people are named Lajune?
Want to know how many Americans are named Lajune? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.