Declining since 1992, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Dijon since 1966
Babies named Dijon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 197 |
| 1990s | 749 |
| 2000s | 257 |
| 2010s | 148 |
| 2020s | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Dijon is a rare first name first recorded in the United States in 1966. It peaked in popularity in 1991, after which its usage began to decline. In 2025, it ranked 9,714th, with approximately 1 in 244,011 boys receiving the name. Dijon has never appeared among the top 1,000 names for any state and remains a highly uncommon choice, likely inspired by the French city known for its mustard and cuisine. Its modern adoption as a first name reflects a trend of using place names, particularly those with a stylish European sound, as given names.
Dijon is a rare first name that likely derives from the name of the French city Dijon, capital of the Burgundy region. It may have been adopted as a given name in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by the city's association with mustard and cuisine. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Dijon, a name of debated origin, sometimes considered a French place name. Its use as a first name in the United States is first recorded in 1966.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Dijon
Sibling names for Dijon
Names that share Dijon's style, for a brother or sister.
