Cj

♂ Boy

Pronounced SEE-JAY /ˌsiˈdʒeɪ/High

Meaning: From the initials C.J. — typically Charles Junior or C-J name pairs — given outrightMedium

In 30 seconds: Monogram, emancipated: Cj files the locker-room C.J. as the whole name — Stroud's Heisman echo included. Two letters, full roster.

Origin MediumEnglish, American

MeaningFrom the initials C.J. — typically Charles Junior or C-J name pairs — given outright

U.S. rank (2025)#3967 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,423

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

Cj comes from the initials C.J. — Charles Junior and kin — given outright in the AJ-TJ tradition.

It registers thinly as a full name. Rare, initials at the root, and signed.

Did you know? C.J. Stroud threw for rookie records while West Wing's C.J. Cregg ran the press room — initials with their own credentials.

Overall data confidence 78%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — initials-name usage

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★CJ McCollum (1991-)
NBA shooting guard who plays for the New Orleans Pelicans and is known as a scorer
★CJ Stroud (2001-)
NFL quarterback for the Houston Texans and 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year

Aj— the fellow initials staple

Jayce— a J-bright neighbor

Jaycee— the spelled-out initials cousin

Caysen— shares Cj's American roots

Chevy— another modern pick

What does the name Cj mean?

Cj comes from the initials C.J., given as a full name.

How do you pronounce Cj?

It's said SEE-JAY /ˌsiˈdʒeɪ/ — two letter-syllables.

Is Cj a boy or girl name?

Cj is mainly a boy's name.

How popular is Cj?

Cj is a rare given name in the U.S.