Holding steady, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Ceejay since 1993
Babies named Ceejay per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 98 |
| 2010s | 100 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Ceejay is a modern American name formed from the initials C and J, emerging in the early 1990s. First recorded in 1993, it saw a gradual rise in use, reaching its peak popularity in 2020. As of 2025, the name ranks 7,194, with approximately 1 in 155,280 newborns receiving the name. Its trajectory has remained stable in the 2020s, indicating steady but modest usage. The name reflects a broader trend of initial-based and blended names in contemporary American naming culture, often chosen to honor family members or create a distinctive identity. While predominantly used for boys, Ceejay has also been given to girls, though less frequently.
Ceejay is a modern coinage formed from the initials C and J, often representing a person's first and middle name or a parent's names. Its use as a given name emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend of initial-based names that gained popularity in the 1990s and 2000s. It has no traditional etymological roots but serves as a contemporary, gender-neutral identifier.
Sibling names for Ceejay
Names that share Ceejay's style, for a brother or sister.
