Declining since 1987.
Popularity of Dujuan since 1961
Babies named Dujuan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 46 |
| 1970s | 249 |
| 1980s | 375 |
| 1990s | 233 |
| 2000s | 163 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Dujuan is a rare American given name first recorded in 1961, with its peak usage in 1981. Since 1987 its usage has gradually declined. The name never ranked among the top 1,000 nationally, and its yearly counts are too low to calculate a reliable 1-in-N figure. Its exact origin is unclear, but it appears to be a modern coinage, possibly a blend of existing names like Duane and Juan or a respelling of a surname. Dujuan has not been statistically tied to any particular state. As a rare name from the late 20th century, it carries a sense of individuality and contemporary creation without deep historical roots.
Dujuan appears to be a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1961. It may be a blend of the names Duane (of Irish origin, meaning 'little dark one') and Juan (Spanish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'), or a respelling of the French surname Dujardin. It is not traceable to any single cultural tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Duke, D.J., Juan
Sibling names for Dujuan
Names that share Dujuan's style, for a brother or sister.
