Suraj
A male given name from Hindi used by Hindus.
Every Suraj since 1975 — 1,099 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Suraj
Suraj is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,755 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,099 American babies have been named Suraj. Its peak came in 2003, when 54 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 Suraj stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Suraj year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,755 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,752 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,665 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,710 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,650 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,251 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,766 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,334 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,496 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,762 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,712 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,582 |
| 2013 | 28 | #3,737 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,991 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,200 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,825 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,904 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,687 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3,880 |
| 2006 | 28 | #3,676 |
| 2005 | 48 | #2,426 |
| 2004 | 45 | #2,481 |
| 2003 | 54 | #2,100 |
| 2002 | 45 | #2,331 |
| 2001 | 35 | #2,731 |
| 2000 | 48 | #2,125 |
| 1995 | 44 | #1,950 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,443 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,692 |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,175 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,738 |
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Famous people named Suraj
- Suraj Sharma Actor · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Suraj mean?
A male given name from Hindi used by Hindus.
How popular is the name Suraj in 2025?
Suraj ranked #6,755 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Suraj?
1,099 babies have been named Suraj in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Suraj most popular?
Suraj peaked in 2003, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Suraj a boy or girl name?
Suraj is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Suraj rising or falling?
Suraj is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Suraj?
Well-known people named Suraj include Suraj Sharma (actor).