Cj
Every Cj since 1968 — 1,556 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cj
Cj is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,967 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 1,556 American babies have been named Cj — about 91% boys and 9% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1994, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Cj stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cj 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 | — | — | 27 | #3,967 |
| 2024 | — | — | 28 | #3,906 |
| 2023 | — | — | 35 | #3,361 |
| 2022 | — | — | 36 | #3,288 |
| 2021 | — | — | 33 | #3,437 |
| 2020 | — | — | 47 | #2,666 |
| 2019 | — | — | 31 | #3,582 |
| 2018 | — | — | 24 | #4,254 |
| 2017 | — | — | 32 | #3,457 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,212 | 20 | #4,811 |
| 2015 | — | — | 33 | #3,383 |
| 2014 | — | — | 46 | #2,631 |
| 2013 | — | — | 34 | #3,199 |
| 2012 | — | — | 43 | #2,781 |
| 2011 | — | — | 32 | #3,375 |
| 2010 | — | — | 33 | #3,319 |
| 2009 | — | — | 36 | #3,173 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,822 | 31 | #3,501 |
| 2007 | — | — | 38 | #3,035 |
| 2006 | 7 | #13,910 | 36 | #3,036 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,115 | 37 | #2,853 |
| 2004 | — | — | 30 | #3,230 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,306 | 37 | #2,681 |
| 2002 | 6 | #13,974 | 35 | #2,700 |
| 2001 | — | — | 37 | #2,573 |
| 2000 | — | — | 34 | #2,684 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,875 | 38 | #2,147 |
| 1990 | — | — | 43 | #1,816 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,519 | 10 | #4,100 |
| 1980 | — | — | 11 | #3,657 |
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Famous people named Cj
- CJ McCollum Basketball player · b. 1991
- CJ Adams Actor · b. 2000
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cj in 2025?
Cj ranked #3,967 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cj?
1,556 babies have been named Cj in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cj most popular?
Cj peaked in 1994, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Cj a boy or girl name?
Cj is used for both: about 9% of babies named Cj have been girls and 91% boys.
Is the name Cj rising or falling?
Cj has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Cj?
Well-known people named Cj include CJ McCollum (basketball player), CJ Adams (actor).