Boys name · New York
Jay in New York
In SSA data for New York, 15,741 babies are named Jay across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #400 most popular boys name, with 43 born.
Popularity over time
Jay in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | #240 |
| 1926 | 89 | #131 |
| 1943 | 222 | #85 |
| 1959 | 388 | #77 |
| 1976 | 121 | #151 |
| 1992 | 75 | #251 |
| 2009 | 42 | #395 |
| 2025 | 43 | #400 |
New York had the most Jay births in 1960, with 406. Jay's highest rank in New York was #72, set in 1950.
Its rank among boys names in New York ran from #72 in 1950 to #402 in 2017, starting at #240 in 1910 and ending at #400 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 New York?
In SSA data for New York, 15,741 babies are named Jay across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #400 most popular boys name, with 43 born.
How many babies are named Jay in New York?
43 Jay babies were born in New York in 2025.
What is the rank of Jay in New York?
In 2025, Jay sat at #400 on the boys list for New York.
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.