Jay
boy name#392 in 2025Jay entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #78 in 1960, ranks #392 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#392
rank today
#78
peak (1960)
809
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #134 |
| 1890s | #167 |
| 1900s | #196 |
| 1910s | #198 |
| 1920s | #178 |
| 1930s | #150 |
| 1940s | #128 |
| 1950s | #99 |
| 1960s | #86 |
| 1970s | #117 |
| 1980s | #174 |
| 1990s | #271 |
| 2000s | #356 |
| 2010s | #389 |
| 2020s | #382 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jay has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 142,000 people named Jay are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jay alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jay in 2025?
- Jay ranks #392 among US boy names in 2025, with 809 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jay most popular?
- Jay peaked in 1960, reaching #78 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jay with classmates?
- Jay will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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