How Many People Are Named Ajax?
Complete statistics for the name Ajax: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ajax is a bold name rooted in ancient Greek mythology, carried by two legendary warriors in Homer's Iliad. There are roughly 413 people living with this name in the US today, meaning about 1 in 799,717 Americans share it. It's a rising name that hit its peak in 2023 with 45 births recorded.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, humanitarianism, and wisdom gained through experience. It's associated with selflessness and a deep desire to serve others and make a meaningful impact on the world.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 416 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ajax Through the Generations
Ajax is a genuinely modern revival, and it's fascinating to see how sharply that shows in the data. All 416 recorded US births fall within the under-30 age bracket, with zero bearers aged 30 or older. That means nobody named Ajax in America today was born before the mid-1990s, making it a true 21st-century phenomenon. The name didn't even register on birth records for most of American history, then steadily climbed until reaching its peak of 45 births in 2023. With an average bearer age of just 9, this is a name you're far more likely to hear on a playground than in a boardroom. Globally, it's ranked #264,210, with 936 living bearers worldwide, and Brazil stands out as the most common country for the name outside the US. The upward trend doesn't show signs of slowing, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Ajax continue climbing in the years ahead. Parents seem drawn to its mythological punch and distinctive sound.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ajax's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Ajax
How Many People Have the Name Ajax?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 145 people in the United States currently share the name Ajax. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,285,857 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ajax a Common or Rare Name?
Ajax is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ajax Mean?
Ajax means "Eagle of Zeus" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ajax in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Ajax Most Popular?
The name Ajax reached peak popularity in 2023, with 45 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ajax?
Approximately 145 people named Ajax live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 145. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,285,857 Americans.
Is Ajax a rare name?
Ajax is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,285,857 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ajax mean?
Ajax means "Eagle of Zeus" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Ajax more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ajax are male and 0% are female.
When was Ajax most popular?
Ajax peaked in 2023 with 45 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.