Boys name · Texas
Jay in Texas
Jay was the 428th most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 79 babies named Jay that year. Since 1910, Texas families have named 12,627 babies Jay.
Popularity over time
Jay in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | 180th |
| 1926 | 18 | 404th |
| 1943 | 72 | 195th |
| 1959 | 251 | 114th |
| 1976 | 152 | 152nd |
| 1992 | 91 | 297th |
| 2009 | 99 | 328th |
| 2025 | 79 | 428th |
Its rank among boys names in Texas fell from 180th in 1910 to 428th in 2025.
The most babies named Jay in Texas in a single year was 322, in 1960. Its best showing was 89th among boys names in 1960.
Across the country, Jay reached its best rank of 19th in Utah (1937). See Jay in every state →
How popular is Jay in Texas?
Jay was the 428th most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 79 babies named Jay that year. Since 1910, Texas families have named 12,627 babies Jay.
How many babies are named Jay in Texas?
In 2025, 79 babies were named Jay in Texas. The most babies named Jay in Texas in a single year was 322, in 1960.
What is the rank of Jay in Texas?
Jay ranked 428th among boys names in Texas in 2025. Its best showing was 89th among boys names in 1960.
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.