Cj

Cj - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Cj at a glance

Cj is ranked #3395 among boy baby names in 2025, with 7 births in 2025. It peaked in 1991 at #2282 and first appeared on the charts in 1986.

Rank in 2025
#3395
Births in 2025
7
Peak year
1991 (#2282)
First appeared
1986
Trend
#2416 in 2020 → #3395 in 2025 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 209,469 boys
Visitor rating
4.6/5 (14 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Cj appeared on the charts for the first time in 1986 on position #2495. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Cj and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Cj? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Cj. The baby boy name Cj was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3395 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Cj peaked in popularity 35 years ago in 1991 on position 2282.



Famous with this name

CJ Jones
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How would you rate Cj, 1-5?

Rating: 4.6/5 (14 recent votes)


Cj is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Cj is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,027 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,027.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Cj is where you live.


Comment and discuss




Cj origin and meaning

Initials — data artefact

None — Cj is an initials string (the letters C and J), recorded as a given name, not a name with an etymology

Cj, like Jj in an earlier batch, is an initials string that the SSA file records as a name: boys so registered are typically known by two initials standing for two fuller names. It has appeared since 1986 and peaked in 2020. It is profiled honestly as an artefact of registration rather than a traditional name.

Origin uncertain

Cj is a 2 letter name with 0 syllables.

To see famous people named Cj, pop culture references for the name Cj and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Cj

We've found the following names that sound similar to Cj, sorted by popularity.

Chase / Casey / Cash / Chuck / Coy / Case / Chaz / Cassius / Chace / Caius /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20253395
20233584
20223034
20202416
20193786
20183830
20173498
20142964
20123279
20112899
20093560
20073543
20062969
20052599
20043792
20032751
20013471
20002892
19992976
19983243
19963151
19952791
19942544
19923129
19912282
19903066
19892718
19882688
19862495

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
California2027

Even more about Cj


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Cj a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Cj?

0 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

Pronunciation

SEE-JAY · /ˈsidʒeɪ/
The data table records 0 syllables for this initials string; spoken, it is 2.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Nickname name

Why parents choose it

Some families genuinely use initials as a child's public name, usually honouring two namesakes at once.

Worth knowing

  • An initials-only name prompts constant questions about what it stands for, and it gives a child no fuller form to fall back on.

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#
On chart
1991
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Cj
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 209,469
Letter count 2
Syllable count 0
Year first discovered 1986
2025 births +7

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