Kaj Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKye / /kaɪ/Scandinavian; Dutch
Meaning
Scandinavian: 'pure'; Dutch: 'a variant of the name Kaja'
Historical & Cultural Background
Kaj is a name commonly found in Scandinavian countries, particularly Denmark and Norway. It is often considered a diminutive of names like Kajetan or Kaja. In Dutch culture, it is recognized as a variant of Kaja, which has its own roots in the name Katherine. The name has gained some popularity in various regions due to its simplicity and ease of pronunciation.
Trend Summary
Kaj has seen limited popularity in the U.S., remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kaja
- Kye
International Variants
- Kaja (Polish)
- Kai (Chinese)
- Kye (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kaj was first seen in the United States in 1956. Kaj has ranked as high as #1363 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Kaj has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kaj (2014)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 15 |