Boys name · New York
Jay in New York
Jay was the 400th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 43 babies named Jay that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 15,741 babies Jay.
Popularity over time
Jay in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | 240th |
| 1926 | 89 | 131st |
| 1943 | 222 | 85th |
| 1959 | 388 | 77th |
| 1976 | 121 | 151st |
| 1992 | 75 | 251st |
| 2009 | 42 | 395th |
| 2025 | 43 | 400th |
Its rank among boys names in New York fell from 240th in 1910 to 400th in 2025.
The most babies named Jay in New York in a single year was 406, in 1960. Its best showing was 72nd among boys names in 1950.
Across the country, Jay reached its best rank of 19th in Utah (1937). See Jay in every state →
How popular is Jay in New York?
Jay was the 400th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 43 babies named Jay that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 15,741 babies Jay.
How many babies are named Jay in New York?
In 2025, 43 babies were named Jay in New York. The most babies named Jay in New York in a single year was 406, in 1960.
What is the rank of Jay in New York?
Jay ranked 400th among boys names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 72nd among boys names in 1950.
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.