An uncommon pick — distinctive and rare.
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MJ is a boy's and girl's baby name used as an American English initialism, most famously associated with basketball legend Michael Jordan and pop icon Michael Jackson. As a given name, MJ carries an undeniable cool factor rooted in two of the most iconic figures of 20th-century American culture.
Mj has 18+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2005.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 51 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 84 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 31 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #8720 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7581 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6050 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9400 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9265 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8016 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5465 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8609 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8495 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7377 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10365 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7944 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11797 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13619 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6690 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12072 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10294 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12720 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Though more common for boys, Mj has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 42 births since 2018.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2005–2024) · Methodology