Aj
Boy name · #1937 in 2025 · Uniqueness 70/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Aj in class?
Aj scores 70 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. 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
Geography matters for names, and Aj is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Ajs were TX (14), CA (10), WA (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 70/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.