Raj
Every Raj since 1950 — 2,176 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Raj
Raj is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,671 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 2,176 American babies have been named Raj. Its peak came in 2003, when 88 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Raj stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Raj year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,671 |
| 2024 | 20 | #5,013 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,087 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4,270 |
| 2021 | 33 | #3,475 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,388 |
| 2019 | 31 | #3,617 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,969 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3,295 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,438 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,012 |
| 2014 | 42 | #2,837 |
| 2013 | 43 | #2,752 |
| 2012 | 42 | #2,859 |
| 2011 | 48 | #2,581 |
| 2010 | 42 | #2,859 |
| 2009 | 41 | #2,936 |
| 2008 | 31 | #3,548 |
| 2007 | 45 | #2,710 |
| 2006 | 38 | #2,969 |
| 2005 | 63 | #2,002 |
| 2004 | 70 | #1,800 |
| 2003 | 88 | #1,489 |
| 2002 | 61 | #1,862 |
| 2001 | 74 | #1,613 |
| 2000 | 76 | #1,571 |
| 1995 | 48 | #1,827 |
| 1990 | 43 | #1,833 |
| 1985 | 24 | #2,277 |
| 1980 | 33 | #1,757 |
| 1975 | 18 | #2,426 |
| 1970 | 22 | #1,921 |
| 1965 | 10 | #2,731 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #4,083 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Raj
- Raj Kapoor Actor · 1924–1988
- Raj Reddy Computer scientist · b. 1937
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Raj in 2025?
Raj ranked #4,671 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Raj?
2,176 babies have been named Raj in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Raj most popular?
Raj peaked in 2003, when 88 newborns received the name.
Is Raj a boy or girl name?
Raj is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Raj rising or falling?
Raj is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Raj?
Well-known people named Raj include Raj Kapoor (actor), Raj Reddy (computer scientist).