Boys name · Washington
Jay in Washington
Jay was the 314th most popular boys name in Washington in 2025, with 24 babies named Jay that year. Since 1912, Washington families have named 4,452 babies Jay.
Popularity over time
Jay in Washington, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 11 | 66th |
| 1931 | 16 | 116th |
| 1946 | 55 | 89th |
| 1962 | 163 | 45th |
| 1978 | 41 | 112th |
| 1994 | 22 | 250th |
| 2009 | 15 | 442nd |
| 2025 | 24 | 314th |
Its rank among boys names in Washington fell from 66th in 1912 to 314th in 2025.
The most babies named Jay in Washington in a single year was 163, in 1962. Its best showing was 45th 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 Washington?
Jay was the 314th most popular boys name in Washington in 2025, with 24 babies named Jay that year. Since 1912, Washington families have named 4,452 babies Jay.
How many babies are named Jay in Washington?
In 2025, 24 babies were named Jay in Washington. The most babies named Jay in Washington in a single year was 163, in 1962.
What is the rank of Jay in Washington?
Jay ranked 314th among boys names in Washington in 2025. Its best showing was 45th 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.