Boys name · Michigan
Jay in Michigan
Jay was the 334th most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 27 babies named Jay that year. Since 1912, Michigan families have named 7,364 babies Jay.
Popularity over time
Jay in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 8 | 175th |
| 1928 | 35 | 153rd |
| 1944 | 58 | 127th |
| 1960 | 184 | 92nd |
| 1977 | 86 | 111th |
| 1993 | 54 | 183rd |
| 2009 | 23 | 372nd |
| 2025 | 27 | 334th |
Its rank among boys names in Michigan fell from 175th in 1912 to 334th in 2025.
The most babies named Jay in Michigan in a single year was 214, in 1958. Its best showing was 80th among boys names in 1968.
Across the country, Jay reached its best rank of 19th in Utah (1937). See Jay in every state →
How popular is Jay in Michigan?
Jay was the 334th most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 27 babies named Jay that year. Since 1912, Michigan families have named 7,364 babies Jay.
How many babies are named Jay in Michigan?
In 2025, 27 babies were named Jay in Michigan. The most babies named Jay in Michigan in a single year was 214, in 1958.
What is the rank of Jay in Michigan?
Jay ranked 334th among boys names in Michigan in 2025. Its best showing was 80th among boys names in 1968.
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.