Cj
Cj is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Initialism derived from combined first names starting with C and J.
Origin and history
Cj is a contemporary American initialism name, typically created as an acronym for combined given names like Christopher James or Charles Joseph. While originally a informal nickname, it has increasingly been given directly on birth certificates. In the United States, it remains a rare but recognizable given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,423 babies in the United States have been named Cj since 1880. It ranks #3297 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1721.
States where it is most popular
- CA (63.3 %)
- TX (18.1 %)
- UT (7 %)
- HI (4.7 %)
- AZ (2.3 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 162 |
| 1990-2000 | 347 |
| 2000-2010 | 351 |
| 2010-2019 | 328 |
| 2020-2029 | 206 |
Fun facts
- Cj is among the shortest possible registered given names in the United States, consisting of just two letters.
- While historically used as a shorthand for names like Christopher James, Cj has been registered as an official stand-alone name on U.S. birth certificates.