Jj
Every Jj since 1963 — 767 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jj
Jj is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,105 in 2025 with 39 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 767 American babies have been named Jj. Its peak came in 2022, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Jj stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jj year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | #3,105 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,189 |
| 2023 | 37 | #3,256 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,132 |
| 2021 | 30 | #3,691 |
| 2020 | 26 | #3,966 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,439 |
| 2018 | 35 | #3,267 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,015 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,046 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,461 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,152 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,882 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,315 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,395 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,192 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,014 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,616 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,311 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,654 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,125 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,402 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,400 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,018 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,188 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,090 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,154 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,278 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 13 | #2,989 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,395 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Jj
- JJ Lehto Racing driver · b. 1966
- JJ Lin Singer · b. 1981
- JJ Redick Basketball player · b. 1984
- JJ Hickson Basketball player · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jj in 2025?
Jj ranked #3,105 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 39 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jj?
767 babies have been named Jj in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jj most popular?
Jj peaked in 2022, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Jj a boy or girl name?
Jj is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jj rising or falling?
Jj is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jj?
Well-known people named Jj include JJ Lehto (racing driver), JJ Lin (singer), JJ Redick (basketball player).