Holding steady.
Popularity of Lajune since 1916
Babies named Lajune per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1963, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lajune's real moment was 1932.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 90 |
| 1930s | 78 |
| 1940s | 58 |
| 1950s | 74 |
| 1960s | 85 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lajune is a rare American coinage that first appeared in records in 1916, though its peak year came in 1932 when the name saw its highest recorded usage. Despite this brief spike, the name never cracked the top 1000 and remains extremely uncommon. The trajectory of Lajune has been stable in recent decades, with very few births per year. Its construction mirrors other 20th-century inventions that paired 'La' with familiar words like June, a style that resonated in the 1930s. The name has no recorded top states and no widely known bearers, placing it firmly in the territory of obscure but charming historical curiosities.
Lajune appears to be an American coinage from the early 20th century, likely formed by adding the French feminine article 'La' to the month name June. Such constructions were fashionable in the 1910s-1930s, producing names like Laverne and LaJune. It peaked in 1932, though its usage has never been widespread. No clear derivation from other languages or established naming traditions is known.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: La June, LaJune
Sibling names for Lajune
Names that share Lajune's style, for a brother or sister.
