Tj
Boy name · #4068 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Tj? In official American birth records, Tj has been tracked continuously since 1917, giving it 108 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 26 baby boys were named Tj, placing it at #4068 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3231, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 69,231 boys born in 2025 was named Tj.
Babies named Tj per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 108-year story
Tj first appears in the Social Security records in 1917, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1988, when 74 boys were named Tj — good for #1173 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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Tj against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Tj in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Tj is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Tj will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Tj is most common
State-level data for Tj 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 Tj
Statistically, parents drawn to Tj tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Ky, Kori, An, Tyron, and Josey.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Tj | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #4050 |
| 2024 | 28 | #3896 |
| 2023 | 34 | #3416 |
| 2022 | 32 | #3533 |
| 2021 | 33 | #3427 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3418 |
| 2019 | 32 | #3496 |
| 2018 | 32 | #3446 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3889 |
| 2016 | 36 | #3161 |
| 2015 | 35 | #3231 |
| 2014 | 39 | #2929 |
| 2013 | 39 | #2895 |
| 2012 | 44 | #2716 |
| 2011 | 36 | #3114 |
| 2010 | 31 | #3453 |
| 2009 | 42 | #2847 |
| 2008 | 32 | #3421 |
| 2007 | 38 | #3025 |
| 2006 | 40 | #2832 |
| 2005 | 42 | #2614 |
| 2004 | 33 | #3014 |
| 2003 | 48 | #2238 |
| 2002 | 31 | #2943 |
| 2001 | 40 | #2429 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Tj?
In official American birth records, the name Tj first appeared in 1917 (over 108 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 108 years.
Is Tj a popular boy name?
Tj ranked #4068 among boys in 2025 with 26 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3231.
When was the name Tj most popular?
Tj peaked in 1988, when 74 American boys received the name (ranked #1173 that year). Since 1988 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Tj?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 69,231 newborn American boys was named Tj. 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.