Jj
Jj is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Formed from the letter initials 'J.J.', often short for combined names starting with J.
Origin and history
Jj originated as a phonetic spelling or initialism derived from double J initials, such as Jay-Jay. It has evolved into a standalone given name in the United States in recent decades. The name is relatively rare but has seen consistent modern usage.
Popularity in the United States
767 babies in the United States have been named Jj since 1880. It ranks #3909 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1718.
States where it is most popular
- CA (45.9 %)
- UT (19.7 %)
- TX (18 %)
- AZ (8.2 %)
- OH (8.2 %)
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 | 100 |
| 1980-1990 | 50 |
| 1990-2000 | 72 |
| 2000-2010 | 129 |
| 2010-2019 | 202 |
| 2020-2029 | 209 |
Fun facts
- Jj represents a pattern of turning popular initial nicknames into official birth certificate names.
- Over 200 boys were named Jj in the U.S. between 2020 and 2025, reflecting its modern growth.