How Many People Are Named Jay?
197,300
people in the United States are named Jay
1 in 1,697 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#397
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0589%
Of US population
Peak Year
1960
5,427 births
Trend
→
Stable
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 59.3 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
15,981
New York
15,744
Pennsylvania
13,699
Texas
12,659
Ohio
9,957
Illinois
9,376
Michigan
7,339
Indiana
6,018
Minnesota
5,802
Wisconsin
5,718
💡 Fun Facts About "Jay"
- 835 babies were named Jay in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1960
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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