Boys name · Iowa
Jay in Iowa
Jay was the 282nd most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 14 babies named Jay that year. Since 1911, Iowa families have named 4,337 babies Jay.
Popularity over time
Jay in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 | 116th |
| 1928 | 21 | 155th |
| 1944 | 30 | 126th |
| 1960 | 148 | 55th |
| 1975 | 65 | 62nd |
| 1991 | 20 | 153rd |
| 2007 | 13 | 274th |
| 2025 | 14 | 282nd |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa fell from 116th in 1911 to 282nd in 2025.
The most babies named Jay in Iowa in a single year was 149, in 1963. Its best showing was 45th among boys names in 1967.
Across the country, Jay reached its best rank of 19th in Utah (1937). See Jay in every state →
How popular is Jay in Iowa?
Jay was the 282nd most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 14 babies named Jay that year. Since 1911, Iowa families have named 4,337 babies Jay.
How many babies are named Jay in Iowa?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Jay in Iowa. The most babies named Jay in Iowa in a single year was 149, in 1963.
What is the rank of Jay in Iowa?
Jay ranked 282nd among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 45th among boys names in 1967.
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.