Boys name · Wisconsin
Jay in Wisconsin
Jay was the 542nd most popular boys name in Wisconsin in 2025, with 9 babies named Jay that year. Since 1915, Wisconsin families have named 5,728 babies Jay.
Popularity over time
Jay in Wisconsin, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 8 | 255th |
| 1931 | 11 | 204th |
| 1946 | 41 | 113th |
| 1962 | 227 | 44th |
| 1978 | 60 | 90th |
| 1994 | 22 | 195th |
| 2009 | 8 | 539th |
| 2025 | 9 | 542nd |
Its rank among boys names in Wisconsin fell from 255th in 1915 to 542nd in 2025.
The most babies named Jay in Wisconsin in a single year was 244, in 1960. Its best showing was 42nd among boys names in 1964.
Across the country, Jay reached its best rank of 19th in Utah (1937). See Jay in every state →
How popular is Jay in Wisconsin?
Jay was the 542nd most popular boys name in Wisconsin in 2025, with 9 babies named Jay that year. Since 1915, Wisconsin families have named 5,728 babies Jay.
How many babies are named Jay in Wisconsin?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Jay in Wisconsin. The most babies named Jay in Wisconsin in a single year was 244, in 1960.
What is the rank of Jay in Wisconsin?
Jay ranked 542nd among boys names in Wisconsin in 2025. Its best showing was 42nd among boys names in 1964.
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.