Pj Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationpee-jay / piːˈdʒeɪEnglish; Dutch
Meaning
English: Abbreviation of names starting with 'P' and 'J'; Dutch: Derived from 'Pieter' and 'Jan'
Historical & Cultural Background
Pj is often used as a diminutive or nickname for names that begin with the letters P and J. It is commonly seen in English-speaking countries. The use of initials as names has gained popularity in modern naming trends.
Trend Summary
Pj is not widely used as a standalone name in the U.S. and is more commonly seen as a nickname.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pj was first seen in the United States in 1970. Pj has ranked as high as #1113 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Pj has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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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 |