Boys name · Pennsylvania
Jay in Pennsylvania
Jay was the 381st most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 28 babies named Jay that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 13,727 babies Jay.
Popularity over time
Jay in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 9 | 160th |
| 1926 | 119 | 97th |
| 1943 | 173 | 83rd |
| 1959 | 312 | 71st |
| 1976 | 108 | 100th |
| 1992 | 59 | 173rd |
| 2009 | 38 | 274th |
| 2025 | 28 | 381st |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania fell from 160th in 1910 to 381st in 2025.
The most babies named Jay in Pennsylvania in a single year was 346, in 1961. Its best showing was 60th among boys names in 1961.
Across the country, Jay reached its best rank of 19th in Utah (1937). See Jay in every state →
How popular is Jay in Pennsylvania?
Jay was the 381st most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 28 babies named Jay that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 13,727 babies Jay.
How many babies are named Jay in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 28 babies were named Jay in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Jay in Pennsylvania in a single year was 346, in 1961.
What is the rank of Jay in Pennsylvania?
Jay ranked 381st among boys names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 60th among boys names in 1961.
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.