Bijou Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Bijou means 'jewel' or 'gem'.
Meaning of the Name Bijou
Bijou is a French name that means 'jewel' or 'gem'. It is derived from the French word 'bijou', which refers to a small piece of valuable jewelry. The name Bijou carries connotations of beauty, elegance, and preciousness. It is often used to signify someone who is highly valued and cherished.
Popularity of the Name Bijou
The popularity for the name Bijou peaked in popularity in the year 2010 with 22 births, which ranked number 10,339 out of 31,652 unique names for that year. Bijou had the most female births in 2010 with 22, which ranked number 5,974 out of 19,832 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Bijou has declined sharply over the last ten years from 15 births to 9 births, a decline of -40.00%. Among females, Bijou has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 15 births to 9 births, a decline of -40.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Bijou
- 20 Year Trend of Bijou: 80.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Bijou: -40.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Bijou: -40.00%
Popularity of Bijou by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Bijou. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Bijou in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Bijou is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Bijou
- Total Births of Bijou: 9 (-4.98%)
- Female Births of Bijou: 9 (-4.98%)
Given the downward trend of Bijou over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.98% decrease in total births, for a total of 9 births in 2024. For Females, births for Bijou have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 9 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.98%.