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UK name, mostly boys

Cejay

A unisex name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of initials.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 3 girls.

Cejay is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Cejay popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3744, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Cejay is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Cejay. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Cejay ranked #3744 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2009, when 4 boys were registered as Cejay.
  • Cejay is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Cejay as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 57.1% of Cejay registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3744

2009

Births in 2009

4

Latest year

Peak year

2009

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Cejay

In England and Wales birth records, Cejay has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 57.1% of registrations are for boys and 42.9% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

57% boys
43% girls
Boys4 (57.1%)Girls3 (42.9%)

Cejay registered for boys

  • Ranked #3,744 in 2009
  • 4 boys registered in 2009
  • Peak: 2009 (4 births)

Cejay registered for girls

  • Ranked #3,900 in 1999
  • 3 girls registered in 1999
  • Peak: 1999 (3 births)

Meaning

What does Cejay mean?

The name Cejay is a unique and relatively modern creation, with its origins shrouded in mystery and speculation. It does not appear to have any direct roots in ancient languages or cultures, but rather seems to be a creative amalgamation of sounds and letters that evoke a sense of individuality and uniqueness.

While the precise etymology of Cejay is uncertain, some scholars suggest that it may be a combination of the initials "C.J.," which could stand for a variety of names or phrases. Others speculate that it could be a variation of the name "Cezanne," the famous French Post-Impressionist painter, or even a play on the word "séjour," which means "stay" or "sojourn" in French.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Cejay are relatively recent, with the first known examples emerging in the late 20th century. While there are no well-known historical figures bearing this name, a few notable individuals have carried it in modern times.

One of the earliest notable mentions of the name Cejay was Cejay Nofuente, a Filipino-American professional wrestler born in 1969. Known for his impressive physique and high-flying moves, Nofuente made a name for himself in the independent wrestling circuit throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.

Another prominent bearer of the name is Cejay Jenney, an American actress and model born in 1986. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including roles in "CSI: Miami," "90210," and the feature film "The Hangover Part III."

In the world of sports, Cejay Johnson is a former American football defensive back who played for the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Born in 1974, Johnson was known for his hard-hitting style and his ability to make big plays on defense.

The name Cejay has also made its way into the music industry, with Cejay Negron being a Puerto Rican-American singer and songwriter born in 1995. Negron has gained popularity for her Latin-infused pop sound and has collaborated with various artists in the Latin music scene.

Lastly, Cejay Miller is an American entrepreneur and business executive born in 1980. Miller is the co-founder and CEO of a successful technology company, and he has been recognized for his innovative leadership and contributions to the tech industry.

While the name Cejay may not have a long and storied history like many ancient names, it has carved its own unique path in modern times, being embraced by individuals from various walks of life who appreciate its distinctive sound and individuality.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Cejay over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Cejay in England and Wales, from 1999 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Cejay, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2009, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
01234199920042009

Decades

Cejay by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Cejay was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2000s #3744 4 1

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FAQ

Cejay: questions and answers

How popular is the name Cejay in the UK right now?

In 2009, Cejay was ranked #3744 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Cejay most popular?

The peak year on record was 2009, with 4 babies registered as Cejay in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Cejay?

A unisex name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of initials.

How many people are called Cejay in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Cejay across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.