Will my child share the name Suraj with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Suraj per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Suraj in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Suraj becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Suraj is declining: down 1,710 places since 2016, to #4,789 in 2021. It peaked at #526 in 1996.

Is Suraj a good choice for a distinctive name?

Suraj is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Suraj a popular baby name in the United States?

Suraj does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Suraj is a distinctive choice, ranked #4789 in 2021. Your child is likely to be the only Suraj in their class.

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UK Rank 2021

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About the Name Suraj

Suraj has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1749 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #526 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Suraj is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Suraj in their class.