Joji
A boy's name of Japanese origin with 58 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Joji peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 10 babies received this name in a single year (2024). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Joji remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Joji ranks #7983 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Joji is a boy's baby name of Japanese origin, a variant transcription of Jōji — the Japanese pronunciation of George, from the Greek Georgios meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' The name gained international pop culture recognition through Joji (born George Miller), the Japanese-Australian singer and producer.
Joji carries a cool, artistic energy — a name that feels both deeply Japanese and globally connected, perfect for a child of the digital generation.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Joji belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Japanese naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Japanese names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Joji’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Joji has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1922.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 37 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 5 | — |
| 2000s | 5 | — |
| 1980s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 6 | — |
The Story of Joji
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Joji is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Joji are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Joji?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Joji — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1922, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2020s with 37 births that decade.
Joji by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(9 years, 1922–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #7983 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8554 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11524 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10220 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12985 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12990 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13401 |
| 1981 | 5 | #6760 |
| 1922 | 6 | #4072 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1922–2024