Dejour
Primarily a boy's name of French origin with 300 recorded births. Also given to 19 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Dejour currently holds position #8451. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
Appearing in records from 1990 to 2024, Dejour has a solid multi-decade track record without being a permanent fixture — it belongs to a specific chapter of American naming.
In the most recent SSA release, Dejour ranks #8451 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Dejour is a boy's and girl's baby name of French origin, derived from the French phrase du jour, meaning 'of the day' — evoking freshness, currency, and something special to be celebrated. In culinary contexts, it refers to the featured dish of the day.
As a name, Dejour carries a stylish, contemporary edge. It reflects the American tradition of adopting French-sounding names for their sophistication, and its connection to 'the day's best' gives it an optimistic, celebratory meaning.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Dejour is rooted in the French tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1990 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Dejour’s rarity (300 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dejour was #6635 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #8451, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 50 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 32 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 85 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 133 | — |
The Story of Dejour
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1997, Dejour is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Dejour are most likely born between 1990 and 2007.
How rare is Dejour?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Dejour — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1990, peaked in the 1990s with 133 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Dejour by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(24 years, 1990–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #8451 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11142 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5683 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9019 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7139 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7769 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7742 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12729 |
| 2012 | 7 | #9954 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6557 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7787 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6635 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6354 |
| 2002 | 15 | #4962 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5195 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5357 |
| 1999 | 22 | #3505 |
| 1998 | 27 | #2948 |
| 1997 | 31 | #2558 |
| 1996 | 20 | #3433 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Dejour as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Dejour has also been given to 19 girls in the U.S. since 1997.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1990–2024