Tj Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTee-jay / tiːˈdʒeɪDutch; English
Meaning
Dutch: 'gift of God'; English: diminutive of names starting with 'T'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tj is often a diminutive or nickname derived from longer names such as Tjeerd or Tijs in Dutch culture. It is relatively uncommon as a standalone name but can be found in various contexts. In English-speaking countries, it may be used informally or as a playful variation of names beginning with 'T'.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tje
- Tijs
International Variants
- Tjeerd (Dutch)
- Tijs (Dutch)
Famous people named Tj
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tj was first seen in the United States in 1917. Tj has ranked as high as #1091 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in California, Utah, Michigan, Texas, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Tj has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tj (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 25 |
| 1976 | 26 |
| 1977 | 24 |
| 1978 | 30 |
| 1979 | 38 |
| 1980 | 38 |
| 1981 | 44 |
| 1982 | 57 |
| 1983 | 58 |
| 1984 | 42 |
| 1985 | 49 |
| 1986 | 49 |
| 1987 | 63 |
| 1988 | 74 |
| 1989 | 60 |
| 1990 | 43 |
| 1991 | 53 |
| 1992 | 57 |
| 1993 | 41 |
| 1994 | 39 |
| 1995 | 47 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 44 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 40 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 48 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 42 |
| 2006 | 40 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 42 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 44 |
| 2013 | 39 |
| 2014 | 39 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 27 |