Boy nameCurrently #11,941 in the USSteady
Pj
1 syllablePeak year: 20082 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Pj's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Pj's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Pj |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Pj through the decades
- Pj peaked in 2008, when 9 babies were named Pj in the US.
- The 2020s were Pj's strongest decade, averaging 7 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2004–2024), use of Pj has risen 12% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Pj currently ranks #11,941 in the US and is holding steady.