Boys name · Illinois
Jay in Illinois
Jay was the 356th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 30 babies named Jay that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 9,408 babies Jay.
Popularity over time
Jay in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 202nd |
| 1926 | 30 | 210th |
| 1943 | 97 | 112th |
| 1959 | 262 | 79th |
| 1976 | 102 | 128th |
| 1992 | 60 | 236th |
| 2009 | 24 | 474th |
| 2025 | 30 | 356th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 202nd in 1910 to 356th in 2025.
The most babies named Jay in Illinois in a single year was 319, in 1957. Its best showing was 62nd among boys names in 1957.
Across the country, Jay reached its best rank of 19th in Utah (1937). See Jay in every state →
How popular is Jay in Illinois?
Jay was the 356th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 30 babies named Jay that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 9,408 babies Jay.
How many babies are named Jay in Illinois?
In 2025, 30 babies were named Jay in Illinois. The most babies named Jay in Illinois in a single year was 319, in 1957.
What is the rank of Jay in Illinois?
Jay ranked 356th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 62nd among boys names in 1957.
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.