Bijoux
A girl's name of French origin with 33 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 33 babies have been named Bijoux in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Bijoux is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Bijoux is a girl's baby name of French origin, meaning 'jewels' or 'jewelry' — the French plural of bijou (a small, precious ornament). As a name it conveys preciousness, beauty, and something exquisitely small and treasured.
Bijoux is occasionally used in French-speaking communities as a term of endearment that became a given name. It has the chic, romantic quality of French word names like Belle and Celeste, with the added sparkle of its literal meaning. Rare and inherently glamorous.
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Bijoux first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2008. A twenty-first-century entry, Bijoux belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
Its French classification suggests a path from french linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Bijoux has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 23 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 5 | — |
The Story of Bijoux
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2010, Bijoux is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Bijoux are most likely born between 2008 and 2020.
How rare is Bijoux?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Bijoux is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2010s with 23 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 2008–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #15679 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14627 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17313 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15133 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15268 |
| 2008 | 5 | #17962 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2022