Dijon
Meaningfrom Dijon · French
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #915 in 1991
7 babies were named Dijon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,479 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1986–2025
US births per million boys, 1966–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Dijon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dijon, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dijon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDijon first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1991, when it ranked #915. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDijon was 5.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 46,729 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 243,902.
- TrendDijon has slipped 4,479 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn French, Dijon means “from Dijon”.
About the name Dijon
Dijon is a boy name of French origin meaning “from Dijon”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-jon”. US birth records list Dijon for boys from 1966 to 2025, in 49 of those 60 years. Its best year was 1991, when it ranked #915 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.6 | 388,350 girls |
| 1990s | 5.5 | 180,505 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 boys |
| 1970s | 1.3 | 787,402 boys |
| 1980s | 10 | 95,602 boys |
| 1990s | 38 | 26,110 boys |
| 2000s | 13 | 77,340 boys |
| 2010s | 7.8 | 127,389 boys |
| 2020s | 7.0 | 142,518 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Dijon
What does the name Dijon mean?
Dijon means “from Dijon” in French.
What is the origin of the name Dijon?
Dijon has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Dijon a boy or girl name?
Dijon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dijon?
Dijon ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1991 (#915).