Sanjay

Boy name

Sanjay has been given to 2,606 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It peaked in 2006.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,606

Peak year

2006 (90 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1962

10-year trend

▼ -74%

Gender split

All boys

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

2,612 babies since 1917

2,613 babies since 1965

2,614 babies since 1942

2,598 babies since 1981

2,590 babies since 1992

2,628 babies since 1973

2,583 babies since 1915

2,633 babies since 1969

How popular is the name Sanjay?

Sanjay has been given to 2,606 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Sanjay peak?

Sanjay peaked in 2006, when 90 babies were given the name.

Is Sanjay a girl or boy name?

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

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