How popular is the name Cajun in 2025?

Cajun is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Cajun most popular?

Cajun peaked in 1987, reaching #6951 among US boy names.

Cajun will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Cajun entered the US charts in 1987, peaked at #6951 in 1987, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#6951

peak (1987)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Cajun are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Cajun alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Cajun in 2025?: Cajun is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Cajun most popular?: Cajun peaked in 1987, reaching #6951 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Cajun with classmates?: Cajun will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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