Sanjay
Boy name · American · Hindu · Indian
Meaningtriumphant · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #4,857
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,082 in 1974
20 babies were named Sanjay in the US in 2025. It has dropped 716 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1962–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Sanjay you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Sanjay
Sanjay Dutt
Indian actor and politician
Choose Sanjay and your child shares a first name with Sanjay Dutt, an Indian actor and politician. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Sanjay, like who?” Sanjay Dutt's Wikipedia article is available in 49 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Sanjay Dutt on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Photo: Bollywood Hungama, CC BY 3.0 (opens in a new tab), via Wikimedia Commons
- How commonAbout 1 in every 85,470 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Sanjay, 20 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sanjay would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySanjay first shows up in US birth records in 1962, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 63 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1974, when it ranked #1,082. Today it's #4,857, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowSanjay was 2.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 33,898 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 85,470.
- TrendSanjay has slipped 716 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,857. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Sanjay means “triumphant”. Our records link it to American, Hindu and Indian roots.
About the name Sanjay
Sanjay is a boy name of American, Hindu and Indian origin meaning “triumphant”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-jay”. US birth records list Sanjay for boys from 1962 to 2025, in 64 of those 64 years. Its best year was 1974, when it ranked #1,082 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,857, with 20 babies.
Origin:American namesHindu namesIndian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.4 | 106,101 boys |
| 1970s | 24 | 41,859 boys |
| 1980s | 17 | 58,548 boys |
| 1990s | 20 | 50,684 boys |
| 2000s | 34 | 29,231 boys |
| 2010s | 30 | 33,300 boys |
| 2020s | 12 | 80,429 boys |
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Questions about the name Sanjay
What does the name Sanjay mean?
Sanjay means “triumphant” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Sanjay?
Sanjay has American, Hindu, Indian roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Sanjay a boy or girl name?
Sanjay is a boy name.
How popular is the name Sanjay?
Sanjay ranked #4,857 for US boys in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 1974 (#1,082).