Boy · #4,807 in 2026

Rj

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

Current Rank

#4,807

Peak Rank

#2,942 (2021)

Total Babies

884

5-Yr Trend

-17%

1973

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#2942

Peak Rank

884

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rj

Rj first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 33 Rjs were born — ranking #3,426 that year. As of 2026, Rj ranks #4,807 for baby boys with 21 births, falling sharply (-17%). In total, more than 884 Rjs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Rj

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

Urge
Rge
Urj
Rhg
Erj
Rrj
Rch
Urch
Rsh
Ersh
Erg
Urg

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rj

What does the name Rj mean?

Rj is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rj in 2026?

In 2026, Rj ranks #4,807 among boys' names in the U.S., with 21 babies given the name that year.

When was Rj most popular?

Rj reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #2,942 that year with 33 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Rj a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rj?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rj include Cassie, Josie, Obediah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rj

Rj is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 884 births in the dataset. Rj's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #2,942. Use the chart and map above to compare Rj'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.