Holding steady.
Popularity of Kijuan since 1980
Babies named Kijuan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 123 |
| 2000s | 127 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Kijuan is a relatively rare first name in the United States. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1980, a period when many new invented names emerged within African American naming traditions. Its peak year was 1997, when it saw its highest recorded usage, though it never reached the top 1000. Since then, the name's trajectory has been stable, showing consistent but low-level use. Kijuan has not been strongly associated with any particular state, reflecting its modest and diffuse popularity. For parents seeking a distinctive name with a modern sound and a sense of individuality, Kijuan offers a unique option without a long historical pedigree.
Kijuan is a modern invented name, likely created within African American communities in the late 20th century. It appears to follow the pattern of names beginning with 'Ki-' combined with a common suffix like '-uan' (cf. JaJuan, DeJuan). Its first recorded use in U.S. data is 1980, and it peaked in popularity in 1997.
Sibling names for Kijuan
Names that share Kijuan's style, for a brother or sister.
