Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Deejay since 1971
Babies named Deejay per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 66 |
| 2020s | 33 |
Meaning & origin
Deejay is a modern American invention, first recorded in the United States in 1971. It derives from the initials DJ, an abbreviation for disc jockey, and reflects the cultural prominence of radio and music in the late 20th century. The name has never been common; its peak popularity occurred in 2014, when it ranked 9,694th, with 14 occurrences. By 2025, it had fallen to rank 12,008, with about 1 in 341,615 newborns receiving the name. The trajectory has been stable in recent years, showing no dramatic rise or decline. No top states are associated with the name, suggesting it is scattered evenly across the country. As a distinctive choice, Deejay offers a direct nod to music culture, but its usage remains very rare, appealing to parents seeking an unconventional and contemporary name.
Deejay is a modern American coinage, derived from the initials DJ, short for 'disc jockey.' It emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, first recorded in the United States in 1971. The name reflects the cultural influence of radio and music on naming practices, though it has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: DJ
Sibling names for Deejay
Names that share Deejay's style, for a brother or sister.
