Jay
Jay is a nature-inspired name of Latin origin, derived from the jaybird, symbolizing intelligence and chattiness. It also serves as a diminutive of names beginning with 'J' and has Sanskrit roots meaning 'victory.'
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 801. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 718
- 2012: 772
- 2013: 767
- 2014: 850
- 2015: 806
- 2016: 818
- 2017: 859
- 2018: 799
- 2019: 848
- 2020: 808
- 2021: 864
- 2022: 897
- 2023: 837
- 2024: 822
- 2025: 809
- 2026 (projected): 801
Good to Know
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce
- •Short and punchy - works well as both first name and nickname
- •Works seamlessly in professional and casual settings
- •Popular as a standalone name rather than just a nickname
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Famous People
Jay-Z
Rapper and entrepreneur
Jay Leno
Comedian and TV host
Jay Gatsby
Literary character from 'The Great Gatsby'
Jay Baruchel
Actor
Statistics
195,548
Total births since 1880
1960
Peak year
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