UK boy's name
Tj
A modern masculine name of American origin, a diminutive form of Thomas.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tj is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tj popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 23 births.
This profile covers 314 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1999 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
The latest count is about 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 337 living people in the UK are called Tj. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tj ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 23 boys were registered as Tj.
- • Tj ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #602 in 2017.
- • About 337 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tj as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2921
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2006
23 births
Estimated living
337
2026
Meaning
What does Tj mean?
The name Tj is a modern variation of the Dutch name Tijs, which is a shortened form of the name Matthijs or Matthias. The name Matthias is derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning "gift of God." The earliest known use of the name Tj dates back to the late 20th century, primarily in the Netherlands and other Dutch-speaking regions.
While the name Tj itself does not have a long historical lineage, its root name Matthias has been in use for centuries. In the Bible, Matthias was one of the apostles chosen to replace Judas Iscariot after his betrayal of Jesus Christ. This biblical reference has likely contributed to the enduring popularity of the name Matthias and its variations across different cultures.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tijs was Tijs Michielszoon, a Dutch painter and engraver who lived from 1501 to 1559. He was known for his intricate landscape paintings and his work as an etcher. Another notable figure was Tijs Goldschmidt (1824-1893), a Dutch industrialist and co-founder of the Werkspoor engineering company in Utrecht.
In more recent history, Tijs Verwest (1927-2010) was a Dutch politician and member of the Christian Democratic Appeal party, serving as a member of the House of Representatives from 1977 to 1986. Tijs van Leer (born 1944) is a Dutch musician and composer, best known as the founder and lead vocalist of the progressive rock band Focus.
One of the most famous individuals with the name Tijs is the Dutch DJ and record producer Tijs Michiel Verwest, better known by his stage name Tiësto (born 1969). He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and successful DJs in the world, having won numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the electronic dance music scene.
While the name Tj may not have a rich historical background, its connection to the name Matthias and its biblical roots, as well as its Dutch heritage, have contributed to its growing popularity in recent times. The name's simplicity and unique spelling have also made it an appealing choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name for their child.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tj over time
The chart below shows babies named Tj registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tj, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 23 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tj by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tj 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2188 | 51 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1799 | 135 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1502 | 125 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Geography
Where Tj is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Tj. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Tj ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #602 in 2017.
Across the UK
Tj in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#602 in 2017
6 years of NRS records, 25 total registered
Related
Names similar to Tj
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tj: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tj in the UK right now?
In 2024, Tj was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Tj most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 23 babies registered as Tj in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tj?
A modern masculine name of American origin, a diminutive form of Thomas.
How many people are called Tj in the UK?
A total of 314 babies have been registered as Tj across the 25 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 25 more in Scotland.
Where is Tj most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Tj ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #602 in 2017. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.