Jay is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #500 in 2024 with 78 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 983 births ranking #59. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 87.8%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 3,561 boys born was named Jay. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.