Ajay
Transliteration of Hindi अजय (ajay), etc.
Every Ajay since 1964 — 4,594 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ajay
Ajay is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,230 in 2025 with 63 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 4,594 American babies have been named Ajay. Its peak came in 2011, when 158 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ajay stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ajay year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 63 | #2,230 |
| 2024 | — | — | 57 | #2,420 |
| 2023 | — | — | 70 | #2,098 |
| 2022 | — | — | 80 | #1,938 |
| 2021 | — | — | 90 | #1,770 |
| 2020 | — | — | 85 | #1,778 |
| 2019 | — | — | 77 | #1,917 |
| 2018 | — | — | 108 | #1,553 |
| 2017 | — | — | 107 | #1,530 |
| 2016 | — | — | 88 | #1,754 |
| 2015 | — | — | 119 | #1,434 |
| 2014 | — | — | 130 | #1,334 |
| 2013 | 5 | #16,647 | 133 | #1,297 |
| 2012 | — | — | 129 | #1,322 |
| 2011 | — | — | 158 | #1,143 |
| 2010 | — | — | 142 | #1,240 |
| 2009 | — | — | 142 | #1,250 |
| 2008 | — | — | 155 | #1,165 |
| 2007 | — | — | 149 | #1,182 |
| 2006 | — | — | 156 | #1,117 |
| 2005 | — | — | 152 | #1,081 |
| 2004 | — | — | 137 | #1,144 |
| 2003 | — | — | 157 | #1,007 |
| 2002 | — | — | 152 | #1,016 |
| 2001 | — | — | 143 | #1,027 |
| 2000 | — | — | 106 | #1,247 |
| 1995 | — | — | 74 | #1,369 |
| 1990 | — | — | 47 | #1,702 |
| 1985 | — | — | 49 | #1,389 |
| 1980 | — | — | 33 | #1,727 |
| 1975 | — | — | 29 | #1,704 |
| 1970 | — | — | 20 | #1,989 |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,249 |
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Famous people named Ajay
- Ajay Devgn Actor · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ajay mean?
Transliteration of Hindi अजय (ajay), etc.
How popular is the name Ajay in 2025?
Ajay ranked #2,230 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 63 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ajay?
4,594 babies have been named Ajay in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ajay most popular?
Ajay peaked in 2011, when 158 newborns received the name.
Is Ajay a boy or girl name?
Ajay is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ajay rising or falling?
Ajay is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ajay?
Well-known people named Ajay include Ajay Devgn (actor).