Raj
boy name#4539 in 2025Raj entered the US charts in 1950, peaked at #1478 in 2003, ranks #4539 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1950–2025
#4539
rank today
#1478
peak (2003)
22
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3681 |
| 1960s | #2847 |
| 1970s | #2279 |
| 1980s | #2007 |
| 1990s | #1813 |
| 2000s | #2226 |
| 2010s | #3171 |
| 2020s | #4220 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Raj has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 2,100 people named Raj are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Raj alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Raj in 2025?
- Raj ranks #4539 among US boy names in 2025, with 22 babies given the name.
- When was the name Raj most popular?
- Raj peaked in 2003, reaching #1478 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Raj with classmates?
- Raj will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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