At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1962 (#5,860)
- Babies in 1962
- 6 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #2,592 in 1954
- First recorded
- 1922
Meaning of Lujean
Lujean (pronounced loo-JEEN) is a delightful fusion of Latin and Hebrew origins—drawing on lux, meaning “light,” and Yochanan, meaning “God is gracious”—to create a name that shines with both warmth and grace. Gentle and melodic, it evokes the soft hues of a sunrise, promising each day to be a fresh start. Though Lujean enjoyed modest popularity in the United States from the 1940s through the early 1960s—hovering in the 600s and 700s on baby-name charts—its true magic today lies in its rarity, giving it a refreshingly unique edge. Parents who choose Lujean often picture a little girl with a radiant spirit, bright enough to light up every room yet kind enough to make everyone feel at home. And let’s face it, with a name like Lujean, she’ll never be just another Jane in roll call. This timeless gem carries a touch of nostalgic elegance while inspiring a future filled with generosity and lighthearted optimism.
How to pronounce Lujean
English
- Pronounced loo-JEEN /luˈdʒin/
Popularity of Lujean in the U.S.
Lujean was last recorded in the U.S. in 1962, ranked #5,860 with 6 babies. It peaked at #2,592 in 1954. It first appears in the records in 1922.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1922–1962 35 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 6 | 5,860 | ▼ 1,621 |
| 1961 | 10 | 4,239 | ▲ 198 |
| 1960 | 9 | 4,437 | ▲ 594 |
| 1959 | 7 | 5,031 | ▼ 1,284 |
| 1958 | 11 | 3,747 | ▲ 789 |
| 1957 | 8 | 4,536 | ▼ 1,043 |
| 1956 | 12 | 3,493 | ▲ 78 |
| 1955 | 11 | 3,571 | ▼ 979 |
| 1954 | 18 | 2,592 | ▲ 220 |
| 1953 | 15 | 2,812 | ▲ 389 |
| 1952 | 12 | 3,201 | back (not recorded in 1951) |
| 1950 | 8 | 3,962 | ▲ 1,282 |
| 1949 | 5 | 5,244 | ▼ 1,361 |
| 1948 | 8 | 3,883 | ▼ 643 |
| 1947 | 11 | 3,240 | ▲ 425 |
| 1946 | 8 | 3,665 | ▲ 891 |
| 1945 | 5 | 4,556 | ▼ 1,178 |
| 1944 | 8 | 3,378 | ▼ 129 |
| 1943 | 9 | 3,249 | ▲ 195 |
| 1942 | 8 | 3,444 | back (not recorded in 1941) |
| 1940 | 7 | 3,503 | ▲ 279 |
| 1939 | 6 | 3,782 | ▼ 601 |
| 1938 | 8 | 3,181 | ▲ 1,074 |
| 1937 | 5 | 4,255 | ▼ 1,398 |
| 1936 | 9 | 2,857 | ▲ 885 |
| 1935 | 6 | 3,742 | ▲ 60 |
| 1934 | 6 | 3,802 | ▼ 934 |
| 1933 | 9 | 2,868 | ▲ 1,033 |
| 1932 | 6 | 3,901 | back (not recorded in 1931) |
| 1930 | 6 | 4,047 | ▼ 653 |
| 1929 | 8 | 3,394 | ▼ 230 |
| 1928 | 9 | 3,164 | back (not recorded in 1926–1927) |
| 1925 | 6 | 4,426 | ▼ 424 |
| 1924 | 7 | 4,002 | back (not recorded in 1923) |
| 1922 | 5 | 5,009 | new |