Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Djay

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

Current Rank

#9,752

Peak Rank

#9,864 (2009)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2006

First Year

2023

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#9864

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Djay

Djay first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 7 Djays were born — ranking #9,864 that year. As of 2026, Djay ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 51 Djays 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+

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Names that sound like Djay

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

Jay
Jae
Jaye
Jei
Jej
Jais
Gee
Jaw
Jah
Gia
Jee
Jai

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Djay

What does the name Djay mean?

Djay is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Djay in 2026?

In 2026, Djay ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Djay most popular?

Djay reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #9,864 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Djay a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Djay?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Djay include Lowe, Derwyn, Pedrito. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Djay

Djay is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 51 births in the dataset. Djay's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #9,864. Use the chart and map above to compare Djay'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.