Total births
1,096
Unisex name · since 1957
Lajuan
Lajuan has 1,096 recorded births since 1957 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1972 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,096
- total births
- 1957–2023
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Lajuan sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,096 recorded since 1957.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lajuan has been recorded 1,096 times among boys since 1957, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1957 to 2023.
- 1,096 total births
- 1957–2023 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,096 boys have been named Lajuan since 1957, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2023.
- 1,096
- total births
- 1957–2023
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Lajuan was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
42 babies were named Lajuan in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Lajuan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lajuan's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1957, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1972 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lajuan at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1957
Lajuan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–2023
- Peak year (1972)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Lajuan popularity over time - girls
739 total births recorded since 1928 (Lajuan as girls' name)
Lajuan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lajuan's strongest decade.
262 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Lajuan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1960s 29
1960s
29 births
- 1970s
1970s
262 births
- 1980s
1980s
250 births
- 1990s
1990s
238 births
- 2000s
2000s
179 births
- 2010s
2010s
110 births
- 2020s 18
2020s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 262 births (24% of all-time use).
How Lajuan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Lajuan's total volume
Lajuan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lajuan by state
Where Lajuan concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 44 | 4.0% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 16 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #5 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
Michigan share of Lajuan's total US births 4.0%
Even split
44 of 1,096 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lajuan? ▼
Lajuan has been given to 1,096 babies in the U.S. since 1957, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2023. 42 babies were born in 1972, its single highest year.
When was Lajuan most popular? ▼
Lajuan was most popular in the 1970s decade with 262 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Lajuan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lajuan are Michigan (44 births), Illinois (16 births), Missouri (11 births).
Is Lajuan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lajuan is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,096 births, and as a girl's name it has 739 births.
How long has the name Lajuan been used? ▼
Lajuan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1957, spanning 67 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Lajuan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lajarvis, Lajuane, Lajohn, Lajon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lajuan's data
- Lajuan's decade-level peak was the 1970s (262 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Lajuans (44 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lajuan
Nearby Names Like Lajuan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lajuan
Lajarvis Boy
96 births
Lajuane Boy
92 births
Lajohn Boy
37 births
Lajon Boy
30 births
Lajavion Boy
26 births
Compare Lajuan side by side: Lajuan vs Lajarvis Lajuan vs Lajuane Lajuan vs Lajohn
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1957–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lajuan: Baby Name Since 1957 - 1,096 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lajuan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lajuan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.