Tj
Every Tj since 1917 — 2,149 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tj
Tj is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,130 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 2,149 American babies have been named Tj. Its peak came in 1988, when 74 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Tj stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tj 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 | — | — | 26 | #4,130 |
| 2024 | — | — | 28 | #3,973 |
| 2023 | — | — | 34 | #3,467 |
| 2022 | — | — | 32 | #3,608 |
| 2021 | — | — | 33 | #3,489 |
| 2020 | — | — | 32 | #3,483 |
| 2019 | — | — | 32 | #3,562 |
| 2018 | — | — | 32 | #3,517 |
| 2017 | — | — | 27 | #3,974 |
| 2016 | — | — | 36 | #3,221 |
| 2015 | — | — | 35 | #3,296 |
| 2014 | — | — | 39 | #2,979 |
| 2013 | — | — | 39 | #2,947 |
| 2012 | — | — | 44 | #2,764 |
| 2011 | — | — | 36 | #3,160 |
| 2010 | — | — | 31 | #3,517 |
| 2009 | — | — | 42 | #2,889 |
| 2008 | — | — | 32 | #3,481 |
| 2007 | — | — | 38 | #3,083 |
| 2006 | — | — | 40 | #2,872 |
| 2005 | — | — | 42 | #2,648 |
| 2004 | — | — | 33 | #3,068 |
| 2003 | — | — | 48 | #2,264 |
| 2002 | — | — | 31 | #3,011 |
| 2001 | — | — | 40 | #2,480 |
| 2000 | — | — | 35 | #2,671 |
| 1995 | — | — | 47 | #1,861 |
| 1990 | — | — | 43 | #1,837 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,369 | 49 | #1,414 |
| 1980 | — | — | 38 | #1,590 |
| 1975 | — | — | 25 | #1,943 |
| 1970 | — | — | 13 | #2,726 |
| 1965 | — | — | 10 | #2,770 |
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Famous people named Tj
- T.J. Miller Actor · b. 1981
- T.J. Dillashaw Martial arts · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tj in 2025?
Tj ranked #4,130 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tj?
2,149 babies have been named Tj in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tj most popular?
Tj peaked in 1988, when 74 newborns received the name.
Is Tj a boy or girl name?
Tj is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tj rising or falling?
Tj is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tj?
Well-known people named Tj include T.J. Miller (actor), T.J. Dillashaw (martial arts).