Tj
Tj is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Combination of the letters T and J, typically serving as an abbreviation for two given names.
Origin and history
Tj is an American initialism often created as a short form for compound given names starting with T and J, such as Thomas James or Tyler Joseph. It functions both as an informal nickname and a stand-alone given name on U.S. birth certificates. In recent years, it remains a rare but stable choice for boys in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,139 babies in the United States have been named Tj since 1880. It ranks #2791 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1742.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.9 %)
- TX (11.7 %)
- UT (9.2 %)
- MI (8.2 %)
- OH (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 13 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 46 |
| 1970-1980 | 204 |
| 1980-1990 | 534 |
| 1990-2000 | 420 |
| 2000-2010 | 381 |
| 2010-2019 | 351 |
| 2020-2029 | 185 |
Famous people named Tj
- Tj Ford: Basketball player, Athlete
- Tj Dillashaw: Mixed martial artist, Athlete
Fun facts
- Using initials like Tj as a official given name grew popular in the mid-20th century in the United States.
- Although frequently used as a nickname, over 2,000 boys in the U.S. have been officially registered with Tj as their legal first name since 1880.