Lajuan
Lajuan is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Lajuan is a modern American name created by combining the prefix 'La-' with the Spanish name Juan. It emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century as part of a broader trend of invented blend names. While it experienced moderate usage in the late 20th century, it remains relatively uncommon today.
Popularity in the United States
1,096 babies in the United States have been named Lajuan since 1880. It ranks #3593 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1909.
States where it is most popular
- MI (45.4 %)
- IL (16.5 %)
- MO (11.3 %)
- TN (6.2 %)
- CA (5.2 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 29 |
| 1970-1980 | 262 |
| 1980-1990 | 250 |
| 1990-2000 | 238 |
| 2000-2010 | 179 |
| 2010-2019 | 110 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Famous people named Lajuan
- LaJuan Ramsey: American football player
Fun facts
- Lajuan combines the popular French-inspired American prefix 'La-' with the traditional Spanish name Juan.
- The name saw its highest U.S. birth registration numbers during the 1970s and 1980s.