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Jay

male

Meaning

"Jay Bird"

From the bird name and also used as a short form, it functions as a concise modern given name.

NatureNaturalUnisexGender-neutral

Popularity History of Jay

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#396Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#396

Jay was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-15

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Jay Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Jay.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Jay

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Jay, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

17 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables1
Length3 letters

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