Boys name · Ohio
Jay in Ohio
Jay was the 342nd most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 33 babies named Jay that year. Since 1912, Ohio families have named 9,960 babies Jay.
Popularity over time
Jay in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 16 | 155th |
| 1928 | 40 | 158th |
| 1944 | 95 | 99th |
| 1960 | 303 | 74th |
| 1977 | 106 | 110th |
| 1993 | 60 | 173rd |
| 2009 | 18 | 503rd |
| 2025 | 33 | 342nd |
Its rank among boys names in Ohio fell from 155th in 1912 to 342nd in 2025.
The most babies named Jay in Ohio in a single year was 308, in 1962. Its best showing was 67th among boys names in 1962.
Across the country, Jay reached its best rank of 19th in Utah (1937). See Jay in every state →
How popular is Jay in Ohio?
Jay was the 342nd most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 33 babies named Jay that year. Since 1912, Ohio families have named 9,960 babies Jay.
How many babies are named Jay in Ohio?
In 2025, 33 babies were named Jay in Ohio. The most babies named Jay in Ohio in a single year was 308, in 1962.
What is the rank of Jay in Ohio?
Jay ranked 342nd among boys names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was 67th among boys names in 1962.
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.