Unisex · #4,091 in 2026

Cj

Current Rank
#4,091
Peak Rank
#1,809 (2020)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
-8%
👧 Girl peak #7,097 (133 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,809 (1K total)
👦As Boy Name
1968
First Year
2026
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#1809
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
52
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1984
First Year
2016
Last Year
1994
Peak Year
#7097
Peak Rank
133
Total Count
18
Years Active

The Story of Cj

As a girl name

Cj first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1984, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 12 Cjs were born — ranking #7,097 that year. As of 2026, Cj ranks #12,873 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 133 Cjs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Cj first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1968, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 47 Cjs were born — ranking #2,658 that year. As of 2026, Cj ranks #4,091 for boys with 26 births, gradually falling (-8%). In total, more than 1K Cjs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Cj

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

  • Cge
  • Hkj
  • Khj
  • Csh
  • Ksh
  • Ghj
  • Ghg
  • Kkg
  • Kih
  • Cage
  • Co
  • Ca

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cj

What does the name Cj mean?
Cj is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1968. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Cj in 2026?
In 2026, Cj ranks #4,091 among boys' names in the U.S., with 26 babies given the name that year.
When was Cj most popular?
Cj reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #1,809 that year with 47 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Cj most popular?
Cj has historically been most popular in Hawaii, Utah, Arizona. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Cj.
Is Cj a unisex name?
Yes — Cj is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 8% of Cjs assigned female and 92% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Cj?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cj include Yosgart, Excell, Carla. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cj

Cj is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1968 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Cj's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #1,809. Use the chart and map above to compare Cj'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.