Django
jang-oh
US Popularity:26037
Origin:Modern
Other Origin(s):Romanian
Meaning:I awake
Django is a modern masculine name that might come from the Romani language. Possibly meaning “I awake,” this name is a lovely way to welcome your little one as they open their eyes for the first time. Some also suggest Django is a form of the name Jean. Django is most famously known for the movie Django Unchained but has its place in history as the name of the Romani-French jazz musician Django Reinhardt. His prolific and nuanced compositions and performances continue to delight and amaze listeners today, making Django all the more music to everyone’s ears.
Famous People Named Django
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Django ReinhardtMusician
How Popular Is The Name Django?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Django is currently #2995 on The Bump
Boy:Django is currently #1677 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Django is currently #26037 in U.S. births
Boy:Django is currently #12653 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#12653
in 2023
- 1443
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Django, December 2022
IMDb, Django Unchained
Britannica, Django Reinhardt, Roma musician, January 2025
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