Dajour
Dajour is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Inspired by the French phrase 'du jour', meaning 'of the day'.
Origin and history
Dajour is a modern American name created in the late 20th century. It is likely inspired by the French phrase 'du jour', meaning 'of the day', combined with popular contemporary name prefixes. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
666 babies in the United States have been named Dajour since 1880. It ranks #4010 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1860.
States where it is most popular
- NY (30.6 %)
- PA (14 %)
- VA (8.3 %)
- SC (7.6 %)
- FL (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 381 |
| 2000-2010 | 131 |
| 2010-2019 | 87 |
| 2020-2029 | 67 |
Fun facts
- The name adapts the French phrase 'du jour' into a stylish, capitalized single-word modern given name.
- Dajour emerged in U.S. birth records in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating unique French-sounding names.