Aj
Every Aj since 1961 — 2,499 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aj
Aj is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,932 in 2025 with 80 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 2,499 American babies have been named Aj. Its peak came in 2012, when 92 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aj stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aj year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 80 | #1,932 |
| 2024 | — | — | 60 | #2,346 |
| 2023 | — | — | 65 | #2,189 |
| 2022 | — | — | 77 | #1,981 |
| 2021 | — | — | 79 | #1,915 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,427 | 78 | #1,896 |
| 2019 | — | — | 65 | #2,171 |
| 2018 | — | — | 78 | #1,901 |
| 2017 | — | — | 78 | #1,871 |
| 2016 | 7 | #12,931 | 80 | #1,863 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,073 | 73 | #1,983 |
| 2014 | — | — | 84 | #1,781 |
| 2013 | — | — | 56 | #2,278 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,035 | 86 | #1,743 |
| 2011 | 6 | #14,882 | 75 | #1,866 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17,102 | 60 | #2,187 |
| 2009 | — | — | 63 | #2,143 |
| 2008 | — | — | 79 | #1,839 |
| 2007 | — | — | 68 | #2,035 |
| 2006 | — | — | 69 | #1,946 |
| 2005 | — | — | 66 | #1,922 |
| 2004 | — | — | 60 | #1,989 |
| 2003 | — | — | 57 | #2,008 |
| 2002 | — | — | 50 | #2,125 |
| 2001 | — | — | 44 | #2,278 |
| 2000 | — | — | 44 | #2,223 |
| 1995 | — | — | 25 | #2,847 |
| 1990 | — | — | 21 | #2,953 |
| 1985 | — | — | 42 | #1,546 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,506 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,430 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,238 |
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Famous people named Aj
- A.J. Styles Wrestler · b. 1977
- AJ McLean Singer · b. 1978
- A.J. Applegate Pornographic actor · b. 1989
- AJ Lee Wrestler · b. 1987
- AJ Michalka Actor · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aj in 2025?
Aj ranked #1,932 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 80 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aj?
2,499 babies have been named Aj in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aj most popular?
Aj peaked in 2012, when 92 newborns received the name.
Is Aj a boy or girl name?
Aj is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aj rising or falling?
Aj has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Aj?
Well-known people named Aj include A.J. Styles (wrestler), AJ McLean (singer), A.J. Applegate (pornographic actor).