Aj
Aj is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Initialism commonly representing names starting with A and J, or standing for 'A.J.'.
Origin and history
Aj originated in the United States, typically created as an initialism representing a combination of names such as Anthony Junior or Andrew Joseph. It is increasingly used as an official given name on birth certificates. In recent years, it has maintained a modern, casual presence in American naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
2,456 babies in the United States have been named Aj since 1880. It ranks #2615 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1491.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.7 %)
- TX (26 %)
- NY (6 %)
- HI (4.9 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 32 |
| 1970-1980 | 67 |
| 1980-1990 | 274 |
| 1990-2000 | 309 |
| 2000-2010 | 600 |
| 2010-2019 | 735 |
| 2020-2029 | 439 |
Famous people named Aj
- Aj Dillon: Football player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Aj belongs to a category of names that evolved from nicknames based on two-letter initials into legal first names.
- Though used historically, a significant portion of its total U.S. usage has occurred in recent decades.