Boy · #3,163 in 2026

Ajax

Name: Popularity of the name Ajax in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ajax, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,163

Peak Rank

#2,801 (2023)

Total Babies

490

5-Yr Trend

+41%

2005

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#2801

Peak Rank

490

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ajax

Ajax first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2005, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 45 Ajaxs were born — ranking #2,801 that year. As of 2026, Ajax ranks #3,163 for baby boys with 38 births, rising sharply (+41% over the past five years). In total, more than 490 Ajaxs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Ajax

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ajax is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ejects
Amax
Agius
Aox
Awacs
Aics
Hijacks
Eax
Iacs
Ages
Aches
Jacks

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ajax

What does the name Ajax mean?

Ajax is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ajax in 2026?

In 2026, Ajax ranks #3,163 among boys' names in the U.S., with 38 babies given the name that year.

When was Ajax most popular?

Ajax reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #2,801 that year with 45 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ajax most popular?

Ajax has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ajax.

Is Ajax a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ajax is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ajax?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ajax include Goble, Versie, Osby. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ajax

Ajax is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 490 births in the dataset. Ajax's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #2,801. Use the chart and map above to compare Ajax's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.