Ajax
Every Ajax since 2005 — 452 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ajax
Ajax is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,243 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2005, 452 American babies have been named Ajax. Its peak came in 2023, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Ajax stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ajax year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3,243 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3,694 |
| 2023 | 45 | #2,808 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3,774 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4,367 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4,145 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,644 |
| 2018 | 30 | #3,608 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3,781 |
| 2016 | 33 | #3,363 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,297 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,541 |
| 2013 | 18 | #4,990 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,693 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,208 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,051 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,814 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,344 |
| 2007 | 8 | #8,946 |
| 2006 | 6 | #10,706 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,142 |
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Famous people named Ajax
- Ajax the Lesser Politician
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ajax in 2025?
Ajax ranked #3,243 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ajax?
452 babies have been named Ajax in the United States since 2005, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ajax most popular?
Ajax peaked in 2023, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Ajax a boy or girl name?
Ajax is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ajax rising or falling?
Ajax is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ajax?
Well-known people named Ajax include Ajax the Lesser (politician).