Boys name · California
Jay in California
Jay was the 363rd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 96 babies named Jay that year. Since 1912, California families have named 16,013 babies Jay.
Popularity over time
Jay in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 8 | 170th |
| 1928 | 31 | 185th |
| 1944 | 109 | 126th |
| 1960 | 397 | 97th |
| 1977 | 128 | 207th |
| 1993 | 128 | 298th |
| 2009 | 110 | 334th |
| 2025 | 96 | 363rd |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 170th in 1912 to 363rd in 2025.
The most babies named Jay in California in a single year was 458, in 1962. Its best showing was 84th among boys names in 1962.
Across the country, Jay reached its best rank of 19th in Utah (1937). See Jay in every state →
How popular is Jay in California?
Jay was the 363rd most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 96 babies named Jay that year. Since 1912, California families have named 16,013 babies Jay.
How many babies are named Jay in California?
In 2025, 96 babies were named Jay in California. The most babies named Jay in California in a single year was 458, in 1962.
What is the rank of Jay in California?
Jay ranked 363rd among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 84th among boys names in 1962.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.