How Many People Are Named Lajoy?
Complete statistics for the name Lajoy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lajoy is a very rare female name, with only 238 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,388,998 Americans. This name has seen its peak popularity in 1980 with 14 births that year.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life-path number 9 are known for their humanitarian spirit and a deep sense of compassion.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 46All 264 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: 1980Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lajoy Through the Generations
Lajoy has been a stable presence through the generations, with its current population of 238 individuals. The majority of people named Lajoy are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a steady trend without significant spikes or declines. With an average age of 46, Lajoy's demographic suggests a balanced distribution across different age groups, reflecting its status as a name between classic and modern.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lajoy's American roots
📄 About the Name Lajoy
How Many People Have the Name Lajoy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 229 people in the United States currently share the name Lajoy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,447,377 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lajoy a Common or Rare Name?
Lajoy 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 Lajoy Mean?
Lajoy means "modern coinage, evokes joy" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lajoy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lajoy Most Popular?
The name Lajoy reached peak popularity in 1980, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Lajoy?
Approximately 229 people named Lajoy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 229. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,447,377 Americans.
Is Lajoy a rare name?
Lajoy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,447,377 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lajoy mean?
Lajoy means "modern coinage, evokes joy" and comes from American origins.
Is Lajoy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lajoy are male and 100% are female.
When was Lajoy most popular?
Lajoy peaked in 1980 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.