Jay
A boy's name of English, Hebrew, French and German origin, ranked #392 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #392
- Best ever
- #78 in 1960
- US births since 1880
- 198,132
- Born in 2025
- 818
- Trend
- Stable last 10 years
- Given to
- 99% boys
Meaning
- Supplanter, one who replaces
- Swift
- Bluejay
- Healer
Births 1880–2025
Peak 5,429 in 1960. Stable over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- CA16,080
- NY15,788
- PA13,727
- TX12,737
- OH9,990
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 96% of this name's national total.
Other English names
- RandallWolf, protector
- DeanPresiding official, valley
- BrookeLives by the stream
- BernardBrave as a bear
- CoreyRaven, from the hollow
- NoraHonor, light
- RonniePowerful, rules with counsel
- DarleneTenderly beloved, little darling
- CliffordCliff-side ford
- EileenLively, pleasant
- LilyGhost, storm Goddess, spirit of the night
- MikeLike God