Dj
Every Dj since 1964 — 870 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dj
Dj is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,257 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 870 American babies have been named Dj. Its peak came in 1994, when 33 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 Dj stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dj 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 | — | — | 18 | #5,257 |
| 2024 | — | — | 13 | #6,552 |
| 2023 | — | — | 27 | #4,035 |
| 2022 | — | — | 27 | #4,016 |
| 2021 | — | — | 17 | #5,394 |
| 2020 | — | — | 17 | #5,307 |
| 2019 | — | — | 12 | #6,880 |
| 2018 | — | — | 19 | #4,976 |
| 2017 | — | — | 20 | #4,786 |
| 2016 | — | — | 21 | #4,661 |
| 2015 | — | — | 14 | #6,073 |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #6,746 |
| 2013 | — | — | 24 | #4,091 |
| 2012 | — | — | 21 | #4,580 |
| 2011 | — | — | 25 | #4,015 |
| 2010 | — | — | 22 | #4,398 |
| 2009 | — | — | 25 | #4,067 |
| 2008 | — | — | 18 | #5,122 |
| 2007 | — | — | 18 | #5,054 |
| 2006 | — | — | 20 | #4,555 |
| 2005 | — | — | 21 | #4,234 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,318 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #5,968 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,487 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,581 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,637 |
| 1995 | — | — | 23 | #3,043 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #4,032 |
| 1985 | — | — | 17 | #2,860 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,610 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,687 |
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Famous people named Dj
- DJ Khaled Singer · b. 1975
- DJ BoBo Musician · b. 1968
- DJ Kool Herc Musician · b. 1955
- DJ Qualls Actor · b. 1978
- DJ Snake Musician · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dj in 2025?
Dj ranked #5,257 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dj?
870 babies have been named Dj in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dj most popular?
Dj peaked in 1994, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Dj a boy or girl name?
Dj is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dj rising or falling?
Dj is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dj?
Well-known people named Dj include DJ Khaled (singer), DJ BoBo (musician), DJ Kool Herc (musician).