Boys name · New Jersey
Jay in New Jersey
Jay was the 349th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 24 babies named Jay that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 5,116 babies Jay.
Popularity over time
Jay in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | 87th |
| 1929 | 26 | 123rd |
| 1945 | 63 | 78th |
| 1961 | 103 | 94th |
| 1977 | 44 | 146th |
| 1993 | 36 | 190th |
| 2009 | 19 | 385th |
| 2025 | 24 | 349th |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey fell from 87th in 1910 to 349th in 2025.
The most babies named Jay in New Jersey in a single year was 123, in 1960. Its best showing was 77th among boys names in 1946.
Across the country, Jay reached its best rank of 19th in Utah (1937). See Jay in every state →
How popular is Jay in New Jersey?
Jay was the 349th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 24 babies named Jay that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 5,116 babies Jay.
How many babies are named Jay in New Jersey?
In 2025, 24 babies were named Jay in New Jersey. The most babies named Jay in New Jersey in a single year was 123, in 1960.
What is the rank of Jay in New Jersey?
Jay ranked 349th among boys names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 77th among boys names in 1946.
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.