Total births
116
Boys' name · since 1972
Ajamu
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 116 babies named Ajamu, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 116
- total births
- 1972–2001
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
116 boys have been named Ajamu since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ajamu has been recorded 116 times among boys since 1972, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2001.
- 116 total births
- 1972–2001 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
116 boys have been named Ajamu since 1972, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2001.
- 116
- total births
- 1972–2001
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Ajamu was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
14 babies were named Ajamu in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Ajamu's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ajamu splits its recorded history at 1980: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1972 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1974 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ajamu at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Ajamu popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2001
- Peak year (1974)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Ajamu by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Ajamu's strongest decade.
63 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Ajamu births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
63 births
- 1980s 19
1980s
19 births
- 1990s
1990s
29 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 63 births (54% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ajamu? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 116 babies named Ajamu. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1974, with 14 births.
When was Ajamu most popular? ▼
Ajamu was most popular in the 1970s decade with 63 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
How long has the name Ajamu been used? ▼
Ajamu has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 30 years of data through 2001.
What names are similar to Ajamu? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ajay, Ajani, Ajax, Ajai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ajamu's data
- Ajamu's decade-level peak was the 1970s (63 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ajamu
Nearby Names Like Ajamu
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ajamu
Ajay Boy
#2432 4,589 births
Ajani Boy
#2088 2,241 births
Ajax Boy
#3768 452 births
Ajai Boy
#7401 276 births
Ajahni Boy
#13157 130 births
Compare Ajamu side by side: Ajamu vs Ajay Ajamu vs Ajani Ajamu vs Ajax
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ajamu: Baby Name Since 1972 - 116 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ajamu. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ajamu draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.