Jajuan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jajuan is a modern American name, likely derived from the Spanish name Juan, which means 'God is gracious.' It reflects a trend of unique name creation in African American culture, having evolved from traditional names like John and Juan. The name is associated with traits of creativity and individuality, although it has no direct biblical relevance.
The name Jajuan is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jajuan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jajuan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3339th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1526th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1734th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4820th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15863rd out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Jajuan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jajuan"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈwɑːn/
Origin
American
Etymology
Jajuan is a modern name that likely combines elements from the name 'Juan,' which is the Spanish variant of 'John,' with a contemporary twist. The prefix 'Ja-' is sometimes used in African American naming traditions to create unique variations of traditional names.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
John, Juan, Jajuan
Historical Usage
The name Jajuan gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities, as part of a trend of creative name formation.
Variants & Derivatives
Jajuan, Jaquan, Javon
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jajuan is seen as a modern and distinctive name, often associated with creativity and individuality in naming practices.
Famous People
Jajuan Johnson, a notable figure in contemporary music., Jajuan Edwards, an athlete known for his contributions to sports.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jajuan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jajuan"
"Jajuan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3339th of 10718 | 150 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1526th of 16616 | 831 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1734th of 24088 | 1,219 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4820th of 23106 | 241 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 15863rd of 19264 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Jajuan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
- | - |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
26.57% 979th/3685 |
48.92% 2189th/4475 |
30.02% 1559th/5194 |
50.70% 3203rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
24.92% 1142nd/4582 |
46.86% 2420th/5164 |
22.85% 1671st/7313 |
44.14% 3294th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
62.78% 2501st/3984 |
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Regional Popularity of "Jajuan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jajuan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jajuan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.