Boys name · Illinois
Jay in Illinois
In 2025, 30 babies born in Illinois were named Jay, making it the #356 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 9,408.
Popularity over time
Jay in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | #202 |
| 1926 | 30 | #210 |
| 1943 | 97 | #112 |
| 1959 | 262 | #79 |
| 1976 | 102 | #128 |
| 1992 | 60 | #236 |
| 2009 | 24 | #474 |
| 2025 | 30 | #356 |
Jay had its most births in Illinois in 1957, when 319 babies were given the name. Jay's highest rank in Illinois was #62, set in 1957.
Rank swung between #62 (1957) and #546 (2012) in Illinois, from #202 in 1910 to #356 in 2025.
Nationally, Jay's strongest state was Utah, where it hit #19 in 1937. See Jay in every state →
How popular is Jay in Illinois?
In 2025, 30 babies born in Illinois were named Jay, making it the #356 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 9,408.
How many babies are named Jay in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 30 births of babies named Jay in 2025.
What is the rank of Jay in Illinois?
Jay ranked #356 among boys names in Illinois in 2025.
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.