UK boy's name
Dijon
French masculine name possibly derived from a place name, meaning unknown.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dijon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dijon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4678, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 4 births.
This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1998 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Dijon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dijon ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 4 boys were registered as Dijon.
- • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dijon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4678
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
4 births
Estimated living
26
2026
Meaning
What does Dijon mean?
The given name Dijon has its origins in the French language and culture. It is derived from the name of the city of Dijon, which is located in the Burgundy region of eastern France. The name Dijon itself is thought to come from the Gallo-Roman name Divio, which may have been the name of a Celtic god or a local ruler.
In the Middle Ages, Dijon rose to prominence as an important center of trade and culture. The city's reputation for mustard-making, which began in the 14th century, contributed to the spread of the name Dijon across Europe. The name may have been adopted as a given name by families involved in the mustard trade or those with connections to the city.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the given name Dijon was Dijon de Hauteville, a Norman nobleman who lived in the 11th century. He was a member of the powerful Hauteville family and participated in the Norman conquest of southern Italy.
Another notable figure with the name Dijon was Dijon de Caen, a 12th-century philosopher and theologian. He was born in the city of Caen in Normandy and studied at the University of Paris, where he became a respected scholar and teacher.
In the 16th century, Dijon de Lautrec was a French military commander who fought in the Italian Wars under King Francis I of France. He was known for his bravery and skill on the battlefield and played a significant role in several important battles.
A more recent historical figure with the name Dijon was Dijon Dernville, a French artist and illustrator who lived in the 19th century. He was known for his detailed etchings and illustrations, which often depicted scenes from French history and literature.
Finally, Dijon Baumgartner was a Swiss-born American businessman and philanthropist who lived in the early 20th century. He made his fortune in the textile industry and was known for his generous support of various charitable organizations and educational institutions.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the given name Dijon, which has its roots in the rich cultural heritage of the city of Dijon and the Burgundy region of France.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dijon over time
The chart below shows babies named Dijon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Dijon, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dijon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dijon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4678 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3845 | 19 | 6 |
| 1990s | #2419 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Dijon
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Dijon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dijon in the UK right now?
In 2010, Dijon was ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Dijon most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 4 babies registered as Dijon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dijon?
French masculine name possibly derived from a place name, meaning unknown.
How many people are called Dijon in the UK?
A total of 26 babies have been registered as Dijon across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.