Boy · #2,968 in 2026

Jj

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

Current Rank

#2,968

Peak Rank

#2,799 (2026)

Total Babies

811

5-Yr Trend

+55%

1963

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#2799

Peak Rank

811

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jj

Jj first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1963, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 42 Jjs were born — ranking #2,968 that year. As of 2026, Jj ranks #2,968 for baby boys with 42 births, rising sharply (+55% over the past five years). In total, more than 811 Jjs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Jj

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jj

What does the name Jj mean?

Jj is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1963. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jj in 2026?

In 2026, Jj ranks #2,968 among boys' names in the U.S., with 42 babies given the name that year.

When was Jj most popular?

Jj reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,799 that year with 42 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Jj a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jj?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jj include Corbet, Waco, Dack. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jj

Jj is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1963 and has accumulated 811 births in the dataset. Jj's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,799. Use the chart and map above to compare Jj'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.