Boys name · Nebraska
Jay in Nebraska
In SSA data for Nebraska, 2,351 babies are named Jay across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #354 most popular boys name, with 7 born.
Popularity over time
Jay in Nebraska, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 | #133 |
| 1928 | 8 | #205 |
| 1942 | 11 | #159 |
| 1957 | 71 | #49 |
| 1971 | 49 | #52 |
| 1986 | 24 | #90 |
| 2003 | 6 | #332 |
| 2025 | 7 | #354 |
Nebraska had the most Jay births in 1962, with 90. Jay's highest rank in Nebraska was #42, set in 1964.
Its rank among boys names in Nebraska ran from #42 in 1964 to #461 in 2022, starting at #133 in 1912 and ending at #354 in 2025.
Nationally, Jay's strongest state was Utah, where it hit #19 in 1937. See Jay in every state →
How popular is Jay in Nebraska?
In SSA data for Nebraska, 2,351 babies are named Jay across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #354 most popular boys name, with 7 born.
How many babies are named Jay in Nebraska?
Nebraska recorded 7 births of babies named Jay in 2025.
What is the rank of Jay in Nebraska?
Jay ranked #354 among boys names in Nebraska in 2025.
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.