Boys name · Minnesota
Jay in Minnesota
Jay was the 400th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 14 babies named Jay that year. Since 1913, Minnesota families have named 5,816 babies Jay.
Popularity over time
Jay in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 6 | 221st |
| 1929 | 13 | 194th |
| 1945 | 33 | 117th |
| 1961 | 193 | 50th |
| 1977 | 75 | 73rd |
| 1993 | 32 | 145th |
| 2009 | 10 | 476th |
| 2025 | 14 | 400th |
Its rank among boys names in Minnesota fell from 221st in 1913 to 400th in 2025.
The most babies named Jay in Minnesota in a single year was 244, in 1960. Its best showing was 43rd among boys names in 1964.
Across the country, Jay reached its best rank of 19th in Utah (1937). See Jay in every state →
How popular is Jay in Minnesota?
Jay was the 400th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 14 babies named Jay that year. Since 1913, Minnesota families have named 5,816 babies Jay.
How many babies are named Jay in Minnesota?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Jay in Minnesota. The most babies named Jay in Minnesota in a single year was 244, in 1960.
What is the rank of Jay in Minnesota?
Jay ranked 400th among boys names in Minnesota in 2025. Its best showing was 43rd among boys names in 1964.
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.