Rj
Rj is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Initialism, often standing for 'Robert Junior', 'Richard Junior', or various combined family initials.
Origin and history
Rj is a modern American acronym name, usually derived from the combination of initials such as Richard Junior or Robert Joseph. It emerged as a given name on official birth certificates following the widespread practice of using RJ as an informal nickname. In the United States, it is a modest but steadily chosen option for boys.
Popularity in the United States
865 babies in the United States have been named Rj since 1880. It ranks #3812 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1766.
States where it is most popular
- CA (69.4 %)
- TX (16.7 %)
- GA (13.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 48 |
| 1980-1990 | 86 |
| 1990-2000 | 107 |
| 2000-2010 | 216 |
| 2010-2019 | 247 |
| 2020-2029 | 161 |
Famous people named Rj
- RJ Barrett: Basketball Player
- RJ Cyler: Actor
- RJ Mitte: Actor
Fun facts
- Rj originally gained popularity as an acronym-based nickname for sons named after their fathers, eventually becoming an standalone legal name.
- Giving short initialisms as legal first names on U.S. birth certificates has been a growing trend since the late 20th century.