Raj

Boy name

Raj has been given to 2,176 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It peaked in 2003.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,176

Peak year

2003 (88 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1950

10-year trend

▼ -44%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Raj — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Rayboy

210,307 babies since 1880

Raegirl

24,420 babies since 1880

Tajboy

6,290 babies since 1965

Ajboy

2,499 babies since 1961

Rajaunisex

1,240 babies since 1967

Ramboy

1,123 babies since 1970

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Raj.

Graydenboy

2,175 babies since 1918

Jadinunisex

2,175 babies since 1991

Kirklandboy

2,178 babies since 1914

Jaedonboy

2,178 babies since 1993

Parthboy

2,173 babies since 1985

Lauroboy

2,180 babies since 1912

Jaelinunisex

2,180 babies since 1992

Tyrenboy

2,181 babies since 1970

FAQ

How popular is the name Raj?

Raj has been given to 2,176 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Raj peak?

Raj peaked in 2003, when 88 babies were given the name.

Is Raj a girl or boy name?

Raj is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Raj are boys).

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