At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- #9,714 of boy names (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025
- 7 (<0.01% of boys)
- Trend
- Steady #9,554 in 2020 to #9,714 in 2025
- Peak
- #5,102 in 2009
- First recorded
- 1999
Meaning of Ejay
Ejay feels like a high-five in a name: two upbeat syllables—ee-JAY—that skip off the tongue with a friendly zing. Born in the melting pot of modern America as a clever twist on the initials “E.J.,” it’s less about centuries-old lineage and more about fresh energy and go-getter spirit. Though still rare (hovering around the 900th spot in U.S. baby-name rankings), Ejay has been steadily climbing, appealing to parents who want something punchy, approachable, and distinctly 21st-century. Imagine a young Ejay bursting into a room with a warm grin and quick wit—this name practically invites a life of confidence, creativity, and everyday sparkle.
How to pronounce Ejay
- Pronounced ee-JAY /iˈdʒeɪ/
Popularity of Ejay in the U.S.
Ejay was the #9,714 boy name in the U.S. in 2025, with 7 babies. It peaked at #5,102 in 2009. It first appears in the records in 1999.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1999–2025 19 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 9,714 | back (not recorded in 2024) |
| 2023 | 13 | 6,517 | back (not recorded in 2022) |
| 2021 | 7 | 9,714 | ▼ 160 |
| 2020 | 7 | 9,554 | back (not recorded in 2019) |
| 2018 | 14 | 6,036 | ▲ 3,660 |
| 2017 | 7 | 9,696 | ▼ 880 |
| 2016 | 8 | 8,816 | ▼ 2,492 |
| 2015 | 13 | 6,324 | ▲ 1,238 |
| 2014 | 10 | 7,562 | ▼ 25 |
| 2013 | 10 | 7,537 | ▲ 621 |
| 2012 | 9 | 8,158 | back (not recorded in 2011) |
| 2010 | 7 | 9,693 | ▼ 4,591 |
| 2009 | 18 | 5,102 | ▲ 2,085 |
| 2008 | 11 | 7,187 | ▲ 1,728 |
| 2007 | 8 | 8,915 | ▼ 183 |
| 2006 | 8 | 8,732 | back (not recorded in 2005) |
| 2004 | 5 | 11,356 | ▼ 462 |
| 2003 | 5 | 10,894 | back (not recorded in 2000–2002) |
| 1999 | 5 | 9,912 | new |
Notable people named Ejay
- Ejay Falcon is a Filipino actor and former vice governor of Oriental Mindoro who rose to fame after winning Pinoy Big Brother in 2008.