Is Cj a boy's or girl's name?

Cj is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 133 recorded births.

When was Cj most popular?

Cj reached its peak popularity in 2020 with 47 births that year. It is currently ranked #3895 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Cj?

Cj is currently ranked #3895 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,396 babies since 1968.

Cj

An uncommon pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsDeclining Also a pet name

#3895▼ 537in 2024

Meaning & Origin

CJ is a boy's and girl's baby name of American origin, initials used as a standalone given name, typically standing for common combinations like Charles James, Christopher John, or Calvin James. Initials-as-names represent a distinctly American naming tradition.

CJ Stroud — the Houston Texans quarterback and 2023 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year — has given these initials a high-profile contemporary sports identity. CJ sits alongside other initial names like AJ, DJ, and TJ — names that are informal, friendly, and carry the confident brevity of someone who doesn't need a long name to make a strong impression.

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Popularity Over Time

Cj was #3230 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #3895, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Cj
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	179	#3328	▼
2010s	328	#3478	—
2000s	351	#2946	▲
1990s	347	#2317	▲
1980s	162	#3211	▲
1970s	24	#5227	▲
1960s	5	#4228	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(50 years, 1968–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Cj
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	28	#3895	-7 (-20.0%)
2023	35	#3358	-1 (-2.8%)
2022	36	#3286	+3 (9.1%)
2021	33	#3436	-14 (-29.8%)
2020	47	#2666	+16 (51.6%)
2019	31	#3578	+7 (29.2%)
2018	24	#4253	-8 (-25.0%)
2017	32	#3456	+12 (60.0%)
2016	20	#4808	-13 (-39.4%)
2015	33	#3382	-13 (-28.3%)
2014	46	#2631	+12 (35.3%)
2013	34	#3199	-9 (-20.9%)
2012	43	#2781	+11 (34.4%)
2011	32	#3375	-1 (-3.0%)
2010	33	#3319	-3 (-8.3%)
2009	36	#3172	+5 (16.1%)
2008	31	#3501	-7 (-18.4%)
2007	38	#3035	+2 (5.6%)
2006	36	#3036	-1 (-2.7%)
2005	37	#2852	+7 (23.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Cj as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Cj has also been given to 133 girls in the U.S. since 1984.

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Current rank

133

Total births

1994

Peak year

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Can Cj be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Cj is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #3895. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1968–2024) · Methodology

Cj

Meaning & Origin

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by Decade

Year-by-Year Data

Cj as a Girl's Name

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