3,631births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
1979Peak · British Columbia
#2402France 2025
Sanjay is a boy name family recorded 3,631 times in 6 countries since 1962. It ranks highest today in France (#2402 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1979, at 15.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Sanjay
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanjay | English | 2,606 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4857 | 2010 | ▼ 71 % |
| Sanjay | English | 370 | 🇫🇷 France | #2402 | 2013 | ▲ 154 % |
| Sanjay | English | 336 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2007 | – |
| Sanjay | English | 308 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1998 | – |
| Sanjay | English | 6 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1982 | – |
| Sanjay | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1979 | – |
Questions about Sanjay
How popular is the name Sanjay?
In 2025 it ranked #2402 in France. Official registers record 3,631 births across 6 countries.
When was Sanjay most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1979, at 15.7 births per 100,000.
Is Sanjay a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Sanjay is a boy name.