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 his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Suraj becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Suraj has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1749 places in the last five years. Its peak was #526 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

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.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4789

Suraj

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

#4789

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.