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Lajeune

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Pronounced lah-ZHUN /laˈʒʌn/Low

Meaning: Lajeune draws on French la jeune, 'the young one,' the same phrase behind the well-known surname Lejeune. As a given name it reads as a graceful French-derived choice, its La- prefix also fitting the mid-century American fashion for La- names.Low

In 30 seconds: Lajeune comes from French la jeune, the young one, and echoes the surname Lejeune. It appeared only briefly around 1960 (said lah-ZHUN).
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Origin LowFrench, American
MeaningLajeune draws on French la jeune, 'the young one,' the same phrase behind the well-known surname Lejeune. As a given name it reads as a graceful French-derived choice, its La- prefix also fitting the mid-century American fashion for La- names.
U.S. rank (1962)#7070 ↘ Falling
1962 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1960
Total births (all-time)≈ 29

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196019601962

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lajeune traces to the French la jeune, 'the young one,' also familiar as the surname Lejeune. Its La- opening chimed with a wave of American names built on that prefix in the mid-twentieth century, and the name flickered briefly into use before receding.

It appeared for a year or two around 1960, given to about twenty girls, then faded. A girl named Lajeune then is in her sixties today.

Did you know? Lajeune sits where two currents meet: the French phrase for 'the young one' and the mid-century American love of La- names, so it feels both continental and of its moment.
Overall data confidence 33%
References - Lajeune — From French la jeune ('the young one') / surname Lejeune; mid-century La- fashion

Variations

LejeuneLajuneJeune

Nicknames

JeuneNeeneeJunie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lajeune mean?

It comes from French la jeune, 'the young one,' also seen in the surname Lejeune.

How do you pronounce Lajeune?

It is said lah-ZHUN /laˈʒʌn/, two syllables with the stress on the second.

Is Lajeune a boy or girl name?

Lajeune is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lajeune?

It was very rare, given to only about twenty girls for a year or two around nineteen-sixty.

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