Cajun Name Popularity and Statistics
Cajun is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Cajun?
Cajun is spelled C-A-J-U-N. The name has 5 letters.
Cajun Popularity in 2012
Rank#12,274
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 2,326 places to #12,274 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2004.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Cajun Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1987 through 2012. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Boys | 5 | #12,274 |
| 2004 | Boys | 6 | #9,948 |
| 2003 | Boys | 7 | #8,643 |
| 1996 | Boys | 5 | #9,015 |
| 1988 | Boys | 5 | #7,270 |
| 1987 | Boys | 5 | #6,951 |
When Was Cajun Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2003 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #8,643
2004 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #9,948
2012 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #12,274
1996 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #9,015