Bj
Bj is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Initials representing names starting with B and J, such as Billy Bob or Bobby Jr.
Origin and history
Bj originated as a initialism or diminutive for two-word given names such as Billy Bob, Bob Jr., or Billie Joe. It emerged in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States as an informal given name. Today, it remains a rare choice registered on official birth certificates.
Popularity in the United States
718 babies in the United States have been named Bj since 1880. It ranks #3958 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1904.
States where it is most popular
- TX (41.3 %)
- HI (21.7 %)
- CA (15.2 %)
- IL (10.9 %)
- OK (10.9 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 150 |
| 1980-1990 | 253 |
| 1990-2000 | 136 |
| 2000-2010 | 91 |
| 2010-2019 | 54 |
| 2020-2029 | 23 |
Fun facts
- Bj represents an American tradition of using spoken letter pairs as official given names.