Baaj
An Indian name meaning falcon or hawk.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Baaj. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Baaj today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Baaj births was 2023 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Baaj. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Baaj. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2023
6 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,977
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Baaj: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Baaj by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Baaj during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Baaj
The name Baaj is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the root for many modern-day Indian languages. The name finds its roots in the word "Baj," which translates to "thunderbolt" or "lightning bolt." This name was often associated with power, strength, and the forces of nature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Baaj can be traced back to the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas, where it is mentioned in connection with the gods of thunder and lightning. The name gained popularity among certain Hindu communities, particularly in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent.
In the 5th century BCE, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Baaj Vihar was born in the kingdom of Magadha, located in present-day Bihar, India. Baaj Vihar's teachings and writings on ethics, logic, and metaphysics had a significant influence on the development of Indian philosophy.
During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent between the 4th and 6th centuries CE, a notable figure named Baaj Narayan served as a trusted advisor to several Gupta kings. Baaj Narayan was renowned for his wisdom and strategic counsel, and his contributions were instrumental in the empire's prosperity and cultural renaissance.
In the 12th century, a famous poet and mystic named Baaj Sahib emerged from the region of Punjab. His poetic works, imbued with spiritual teachings and philosophical insights, gained widespread acclaim and influenced the literary and cultural landscape of the time.
Another prominent figure with the name Baaj was Baaj Singh, a valiant Sikh warrior who lived in the 17th century. Baaj Singh played a crucial role in defending the Sikh faith and community during the turbulent times of the Mughal rule. His bravery and unwavering spirit were celebrated in various historical accounts and folklore.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Baaj. The name's origins in Sanskrit and its association with power and strength have contributed to its enduring legacy and significance across various cultures and time periods.
People
Baaj + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Baaj as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Baaj: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Baaj?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Baaj going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Baaj a common name?
We classify Baaj as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Baaj most popular?
The single biggest year for Baaj was 2023, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Baaj is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Baaj in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Baaj a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Baaj in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Baaj still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Baaj in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Baaj can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Baaj as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.