Total births
865
Boys' name · since 1973
Rj
Rj has 865 recorded births since 1973 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4761
- among boys today
- 865
- born since 1973
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Rj currently ranks #4761 among boys' names in America, with 865 babies recorded since 1973.
Social Security Administration records show Rj recorded 865 times among boys since 1973, holding rank #4761 nationally today, ahead of 67% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2025.
- #4761 among boys today
- 865 born since 1973
- 2010s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Rj is currently the #4761 boys' name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 865 born since 1973, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4761
- among boys today
- 865
- born since 1973
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Rj vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4761
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Rj was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
33 babies were named Rj in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Rj compares
865 Top 33% higher than 67% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rj's all-time total is 136% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rj | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 865 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rj's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rj's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rj at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#4,761
Active since
1973
Rj popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Rj by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rj's strongest decade.
247 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Rj births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 48
1970s
48 births
- 1980s 86
1980s
86 births
- 1990s
1990s
107 births
- 2000s
2000s
216 births
- 2010s
2010s
247 births
- 2020s
2020s
161 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 247 births (29% of all-time use).
How Rj compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Rj's total volume
Rj vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rj by state
Where Rj concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 25 | 2.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Rj's total US births 2.9%
Even split
25 of 865 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rj? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 865 babies named Rj. Today it holds rank #4761 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 33 births.
When was Rj most popular? ▼
Rj was most popular in the 2010s decade with 247 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Rj most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rj are California (25 births), Texas (6 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Rj been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rj since 1973 -- 53 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Rj? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rjay. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rj's data
- Rj's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (247 total births) through the 2020s (161) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rjs (25 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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.
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1973–2025 (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. "Rj: #4761 Boys' Name - 865 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rj. 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 Rj 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 July 2026.