Boys name · Missouri
Jay in Missouri
Jay was the 405th most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 16 babies named Jay that year. Since 1911, Missouri families have named 3,984 babies Jay.
Popularity over time
Jay in Missouri, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 6 | 156th |
| 1927 | 20 | 191st |
| 1944 | 27 | 157th |
| 1960 | 106 | 91st |
| 1976 | 40 | 125th |
| 1992 | 20 | 249th |
| 2009 | 5 | 861st |
| 2025 | 16 | 405th |
Its rank among boys names in Missouri fell from 156th in 1911 to 405th in 2025.
The most babies named Jay in Missouri in a single year was 106, in 1963. Its best showing was 78th 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 Missouri?
Jay was the 405th most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 16 babies named Jay that year. Since 1911, Missouri families have named 3,984 babies Jay.
How many babies are named Jay in Missouri?
In 2025, 16 babies were named Jay in Missouri. The most babies named Jay in Missouri in a single year was 106, in 1963.
What is the rank of Jay in Missouri?
Jay ranked 405th among boys names in Missouri in 2025. Its best showing was 78th 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.