How Many People Are Named Dijon?

Complete statistics for the name Dijon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dijon
Very Rare
French

Dijon, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 1,467 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 224,920 Americans. The majority, 41%, are under 30, giving it a fresh, modern vibe.

~1,467
Living in US
1 in 224,920
Americans
1991
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Place name
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Sophisticated Confident
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,132
Worldwide Bearers
#321,817
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,467
🇮🇳 India
139
🇿🇦 South Africa
70
🇧🇷 Brazil
55
🇮🇩 Indonesia
19
🇬🇧 England
19
🇦🇱 Albania
11
🇸🇮 Slovenia
7
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
6
🇽🇰 Kosovo
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,400 (95%)
♀ Female
68 (5%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
619
Would be under 30 (41%)
893
Would be 30–60 (59%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,512 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1991

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
77
International
79

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dijon Through the Generations

Dijon has seen its peak popularity in 1991 with 152 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. As of now, there are 1,467 people named Dijon living in the US, with the average age being 29. The age distribution shows a significant portion of 619 individuals under 30, indicating that Dijon is indeed a name embraced by younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 186
New York 106
Florida 44
Illinois 38
Michigan 31
Texas 23
Georgia 17
North Carolina 13
New Jersey 12
Louisiana 7

✨ Similar Names to Dijon

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dijon's French roots

📄 About the Name Dijon

How Many People Have the Name Dijon?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,467 people in the United States currently share the name Dijon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 224,920 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dijon a Common or Rare Name?

Dijon is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Dijon Mean?

Dijon means "Place name" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dijon in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.

When Was Dijon Most Popular?

The name Dijon reached peak popularity in 1991, with 152 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dijon?

Approximately 1,467 people named Dijon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,512. That works out to roughly 1 in 224,920 Americans.

Is Dijon a rare name?

Dijon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 224,920 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dijon mean?

Dijon means "Place name" and comes from French origins.

Is Dijon more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Dijon are male and 5% are female.

When was Dijon most popular?

Dijon peaked in 1991 with 152 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,467
All-Time Births1,512
1 in X1 in 224,920
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1991
World Rank#321,817
Male %95%
Female %5%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.