Declining since 2020, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Teejay since 1977
Babies named Teejay per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2000, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Teejay's real moment was 2021.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Teejay is a modern initial-based name that entered U.S. records in 1977, reflecting a trend of using initials as given names. Its peak year was 2021, when it saw its highest usage, though it has been declining since 2020. In 2025, it ranked 12,008 with a 1-in-341,615 frequency, indicating its rarity. The name is typically given to boys and has not seen significant regional concentration. As a modern coinage, Teejay lacks deep historical or etymological roots but fits within contemporary naming patterns that favor short, distinctive names.
Teejay originated as a nickname or initial-based name in late 20th-century English-speaking countries, following the trend of using initials as given names. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1977 and saw peak usage in 2021. Its popularity is driven by the convention of combining initials into a single name.
Sibling names for Teejay
Names that share Teejay's style, for a brother or sister.
