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

Female
1.3%
Male
98.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 59.3 years old

Young (<30) 26,265
13.3%
Adult (30–60) 67,837
34.4%
Senior (>60) 103,198
52.3%

📈 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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