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Origin(s)
PronunciationJANG-oh / /ˈdʒæŋɡoʊ/Romani; African American
Meaning
Romani: I awake; African American: to be free
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Django is derived from the Romani word 'jango,' meaning 'I awake.' It gained prominence in the African American community, particularly through its association with the film 'Django Unchained' directed by Quentin Tarantino. The name has cultural significance in both Romani and African American contexts, symbolizing freedom and awakening.
Trend Summary
Django has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly following the release of 'Django Unchained' in 2012.
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Famous people named Django
Django Reinhardt was a Belgian-born Romani jazz guitarist and composer, known for his pioneering contributions to the genre of gypsy jazz.
Django Unchained is a film directed by Quentin Tarantino, featuring a character named Django who seeks to rescue his wife from slavery.
Fictional characters named Django
Django is the main character in the film 'Django Unchained,' portrayed as a freed slave on a quest to save his wife.
Django is also a character in the video game 'Django,' where he is depicted as a skilled gunslinger.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Django was first seen in the United States in 1970. Django has ranked as high as #1318 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Django has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Django (2009)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |