Aj
Boy name · #1937 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Aj? In official American birth records, Aj has been tracked continuously since 1961, giving it 64 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 80 baby boys were named Aj, placing it at #1937 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1983, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 22,500 boys born in 2025 was named Aj.
The 64-year story
Aj first appears in the Social Security records in 1961, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2012, when 86 boys were named Aj — good for #1742 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Aj per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Aj against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Aj in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Aj is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Aj will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Aj is most common
State-level data for Aj is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Aj
Statistically, parents drawn to Aj tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Taj, Arion, Ajay, Ansh, and Semaj.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Aj | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80 | #1932 |
| 2024 | 60 | #2345 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2188 |
| 2022 | 77 | #1981 |
| 2021 | 79 | #1915 |
| 2020 | 78 | #1895 |
| 2019 | 65 | #2170 |
| 2018 | 78 | #1901 |
| 2017 | 78 | #1871 |
| 2016 | 80 | #1863 |
| 2015 | 73 | #1983 |
| 2014 | 84 | #1781 |
| 2013 | 56 | #2278 |
| 2012 | 86 | #1742 |
| 2011 | 75 | #1866 |
| 2010 | 60 | #2187 |
| 2009 | 63 | #2143 |
| 2008 | 79 | #1838 |
| 2007 | 68 | #2034 |
| 2006 | 69 | #1943 |
| 2005 | 66 | #1922 |
| 2004 | 60 | #1989 |
| 2003 | 57 | #2006 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2125 |
| 2001 | 44 | #2277 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Aj?
In official American birth records, the name Aj first appeared in 1961 (over 64 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 64 years.
Is Aj a popular boy name?
Aj ranked #1937 among boys in 2025 with 80 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1983.
When was the name Aj most popular?
Aj peaked in 2012, when 86 American boys received the name (ranked #1742 that year). Since 2012 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Aj?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 22,500 newborn American boys was named Aj. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.