Declining since 2012, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Django since 1970
Babies named Django per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 110 |
| 2010s | 127 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Django is a distinctive and rare name with Romani roots, known globally due to the legendary jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. In the United States, the name has remained uncommon, ranking 12,008th in 2025, with approximately 1 in every 341,615 newborns receiving the name. Its popularity peaked in 2011, likely influenced by the release of the film 'Django Unchained' the following year. Since 2012, usage has been falling, returning to its pre-peak rarity. Despite its low frequency, Django maintains a strong cultural presence and is often chosen by parents seeking a name with artistic and musical associations. As a modern coinage adapted from Romani, it carries a sense of individuality and edge.
Django is a name of Romani origin, possibly derived from the Romani word 'djang' meaning 'I awake.' It gained international recognition through the jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, who was of Romani heritage. The name saw a spike in popularity after the 2012 film 'Django Unchained' and has since been used as a modern given name in English-speaking countries.
“Django” around the world
Where Django lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Django
Names that share Django's style, for a brother or sister.
