At a glance
- In short
- Pj is a modern and casual male given name with American origins, pronounced as "pee-jay."
- U.S. rank 2025
- #9,714 of boy names (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025
- 7 (<0.01% of boys)
- Trend
- Slipping #8,739 in 2020 to #9,714 in 2025
- Peak
- #4,157 in 1978
- First recorded
- 1970
Meaning of Pj
Originating from the United States, the name Pj is predominantly used as a male given name. It is commonly pronounced as "pee-jay" in English. The name has variations such as P.J. In terms of popularity, according to data for newborns in the United States, Pj appeared on the charts consistently over the years, with varying rankings. In recent years, it has been given to around 5-9 newborn boys per year, with its highest ranking being 4215 in 1984. Pj carries a modern and casual feel to it, making it a stylish choice for parents seeking a short and unique name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Pj
English
- Pronounced pee-jay /piː dʒeɪ/
Popularity of Pj in the U.S.
Pj was the #9,714 boy name in the U.S. in 2025, with 7 babies. It peaked at #4,157 in 1978. It first appears in the records in 1970.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1970–2025 32 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 9,714 | ▲ 1,224 |
| 2024 | 6 | 10,938 | back (not recorded in 2021–2023) |
| 2020 | 8 | 8,739 | back (not recorded in 2017–2019) |
| 2016 | 8 | 8,816 | back (not recorded in 2013–2015) |
| 2012 | 5 | 12,274 | back (not recorded in 2010–2011) |
| 2009 | 6 | 10,994 | ▼ 2,670 |
| 2008 | 9 | 8,324 | ▲ 2,597 |
| 2007 | 6 | 10,921 | ▼ 1,336 |
| 2006 | 7 | 9,585 | ▼ 470 |
| 2005 | 7 | 9,115 | ▲ 2,241 |
| 2004 | 5 | 11,356 | ▼ 1,775 |
| 2003 | 6 | 9,581 | ▲ 1,086 |
| 2002 | 5 | 10,667 | ▼ 111 |
| 2001 | 5 | 10,556 | back (not recorded in 1999–2000) |
| 1998 | 8 | 6,843 | back (not recorded in 1995–1997) |
| 1994 | 7 | 6,968 | back (not recorded in 1993) |
| 1992 | 5 | 8,435 | back (not recorded in 1991) |
| 1990 | 6 | 7,178 | ▼ 237 |
| 1989 | 6 | 6,941 | back (not recorded in 1988) |
| 1987 | 6 | 6,089 | ▼ 163 |
| 1986 | 6 | 5,926 | ▼ 1,228 |
| 1985 | 8 | 4,698 | ▼ 483 |
| 1984 | 9 | 4,215 | ▲ 692 |
| 1983 | 7 | 4,907 | ▲ 713 |
| 1982 | 6 | 5,620 | ▲ 642 |
| 1981 | 5 | 6,262 | ▼ 1,322 |
| 1980 | 7 | 4,940 | ▼ 537 |
| 1979 | 8 | 4,403 | ▼ 246 |
| 1978 | 8 | 4,157 | ▲ 966 |
| 1977 | 6 | 5,123 | back (not recorded in 1972–1976) |
| 1971 | 5 | 4,907 | ▼ 183 |
| 1970 | 5 | 4,724 | new |
Notable people named Pj
- Pj Perez is an American writer, editor, musician and filmmaker known for covering Las Vegas culture and helping launch Racket Magazine.