Tej
Every Tej since 1983 — 703 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tej
Tej is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,761 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 703 American babies have been named Tej. Its peak came in 2011, when 33 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 Tej stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tej 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 | #6,761 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,435 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,437 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,832 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,763 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,841 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,535 |
| 2018 | 19 | #5,086 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,093 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,185 |
| 2015 | 26 | #4,067 |
| 2014 | 27 | #3,877 |
| 2013 | 24 | #4,166 |
| 2012 | 27 | #3,880 |
| 2011 | 33 | #3,356 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,618 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,573 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,227 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3,989 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,089 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,931 |
| 2004 | 31 | #3,212 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,717 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,659 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,276 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,545 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,465 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,358 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,454 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tej in 2025?
Tej ranked #6,761 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 Tej?
703 babies have been named Tej in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tej most popular?
Tej peaked in 2011, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Tej a boy or girl name?
Tej is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tej rising or falling?
Tej is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.