Dijon Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdee-ZHON / /diˈʒɔ̃/French; Latin
Meaning
French: from Dijon (a city); Latin: 'divine'
Historical & Cultural Background
Dijon is primarily known as a city in France, famous for its mustard and historical significance. The name may also be derived from the Latin word 'divus', meaning divine. It has been used as a given name in various cultures, particularly in French-speaking regions. The name reflects a connection to place and heritage.
Trend Summary
The name Dijon has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional spikes in popularity.
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International Variants
- Dijon (French)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dijon was first seen in the United States in 1966. Dijon has ranked as high as #1095 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Dijon has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dijon (2009)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 29 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 34 |
| 1989 | 43 |
| 1990 | 52 |
| 1991 | 132 |
| 1992 | 76 |
| 1993 | 114 |
| 1994 | 93 |
| 1995 | 72 |
| 1996 | 62 |
| 1997 | 57 |
| 1998 | 52 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 2000 | 42 |
| 2001 | 39 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 7 |