Holding steady, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Ej since 1924
Babies named Ej per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 83 |
| 2010s | 119 |
| 2020s | 75 |
Meaning & origin
Ej is a modern American name composed of the initials E and J. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1924, but its use has remained rare. In 2025, Ej ranked 5608th nationally, corresponding to a frequency of about 1 in every 106,755 male newborns. Its peak popularity occurred in 2022, and the name has held a stable trajectory since the 2020s. With no traditional etymology or cultural roots, Ej exemplifies a pattern of initial-based coinage that has become more common in contemporary naming.
Ej is a modern name formed from the initials E and J. It has been recorded in the United States since at least 1924, with use remaining sporadic. The name gained modest popularity in the early 2020s, peaking in 2022.
Sibling names for Ej
Names that share Ej's style, for a brother or sister.
