Boys name · Indiana
Jay in Indiana
Jay was the 295th most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 27 babies named Jay that year. Since 1912, Indiana families have named 6,045 babies Jay.
Popularity over time
Jay in Indiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 10 | 144th |
| 1928 | 19 | 170th |
| 1944 | 39 | 130th |
| 1960 | 194 | 60th |
| 1977 | 82 | 84th |
| 1993 | 25 | 210th |
| 2009 | 18 | 375th |
| 2025 | 27 | 295th |
Its rank among boys names in Indiana fell from 144th in 1912 to 295th in 2025.
The most babies named Jay in Indiana in a single year was 203, in 1959. Its best showing was 55th among boys names in 1956.
Across the country, Jay reached its best rank of 19th in Utah (1937). See Jay in every state →
How popular is Jay in Indiana?
Jay was the 295th most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 27 babies named Jay that year. Since 1912, Indiana families have named 6,045 babies Jay.
How many babies are named Jay in Indiana?
In 2025, 27 babies were named Jay in Indiana. The most babies named Jay in Indiana in a single year was 203, in 1959.
What is the rank of Jay in Indiana?
Jay ranked 295th among boys names in Indiana in 2025. Its best showing was 55th among boys names in 1956.
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.