How Many People Are Named Cj?

Complete statistics for the name Cj: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Cj
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Cj is a rare, modern moniker that doesn't trace back to any traditional roots but stands out for its uniqueness; only 1,495 people in the US today share this name, making up just 1 in 220,762 Americans. With most Cjs under 30, it's clear this name's popularity peaked in 1994 and remains a youthful choice.

~1,495
Living in US
1 in 220,762
Americans
1994
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Jay
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Innovative
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,219
Worldwide Bearers
#56,714
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
7,843
🇨🇦 Canada
1,103
🇦🇺 Australia
574
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
367
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
291
🇵🇭 Philippines
216
🇮🇳 India
96
🇮🇩 Indonesia
75
🇧🇭 Bahrain
74
🇵🇹 Portugal
55

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,364 (91%)
♀ Female
131 (9%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
1,022
Would be under 30 (67%)
507
Would be 30–60 (33%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,529 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: 1994

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
89
International
96

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Cj Through the Generations

Cj emerged as a name in the mid-20th century, gaining traction in the '90s when it reached its peak with 55 births in 1994. Since then, it's maintained a stable presence, with the majority of those named Cj being under 30 years old. This indicates that while the name isn't fading away, it's also not seeing significant growth, remaining a niche choice for parents looking for something unique yet contemporary.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 129
Texas 39
Utah 15
Hawaii 10
Arizona 5
New York 5
Ohio 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cj's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Cj

How Many People Have the Name Cj?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,495 people in the United States currently share the name Cj. That works out to roughly 1 in every 220,762 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cj a Common or Rare Name?

Cj 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 Cj Mean?

Cj means "creative variant of Jay" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cj in SSA data, approximately 91% are male and 9% are female.

When Was Cj Most Popular?

The name Cj reached peak popularity in 1994, with 55 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Cj?

Approximately 1,495 people named Cj live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,529. That works out to roughly 1 in 220,762 Americans.

Is Cj a rare name?

Cj is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 220,762 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cj mean?

Cj means "creative variant of Jay" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Cj more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 91% of people named Cj are male and 9% are female.

When was Cj most popular?

Cj peaked in 1994 with 55 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,495
All-Time Births1,529
1 in X1 in 220,762
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year1994
World Rank#56,714
Male %91%
Female %9%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.