Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Jay
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1960
Peak births
5,385
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Jay
How many people are named Jay?
An estimated 132,533 living Americans are named Jay.
How rare is Jay?
Jay is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 809 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 85% from its 1960 peak.
How old is the typical Jay?
The median age of a living American named Jay is approximately 56 years, with most bearers falling between 38 and 66 years old.
Is Jay still popular?
Yes. Jay is holding steady, with 809 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Jay most common?
Jay has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appears 11.7× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19602025
Peak year
1960
Decline from peak
85%
2025
809
All-time
195,548