Total births
209
Boys' name · since 1974
Jayjay
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 209 babies named Jayjay, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11225
- among boys today
- 209
- born since 1974
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jayjay is the #11225 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 209 recorded since 1974.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jayjay has been recorded 209 times among boys since 1974, currently ranked #11225 nationally and more common than 21% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2025.
- #11225 among boys today
- 209 born since 1974
- 2010s peak decade
- 21% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jayjay is currently the #11225 boys' name in America, more common than 21% of boys - 209 born since 1974, peaking in the 2010s.
- #11225
- among boys today
- 209
- born since 1974
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other boys
Jayjay vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11225
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 21% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Jayjay was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
12 babies were named Jayjay in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Jayjay compares
209 39th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jayjay's all-time total is 43% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jayjay | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 209 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 12 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jayjay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jayjay's full recorded timeline at 2011, 61% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 39% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1974, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2014 peak of 12 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jayjay at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#11,225
Active since
1974
Jayjay popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Jayjay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jayjay's strongest decade.
91 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Jayjay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
- 2000s
2000s
44 births
- 2010s
2010s
91 births
- 2020s
2020s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 91 births (44% of all-time use).
Jayjay by state
Where Jayjay concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 2.4% |
Texas share of Jayjay's total US births 2.4%
5 of 209 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jayjay? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 209 babies named Jayjay. Today it holds rank #11225 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2014, with 12 births.
When was Jayjay most popular? ▼
Jayjay was most popular in the 2010s decade with 91 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Jayjay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jayjay are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Jayjay been used? ▼
Records for Jayjay go back to 1974, giving 52 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jayjay? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jayden, Jay, Jayce, Jaylen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jayjay's data
- Jayjay's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (91 total births) through the 2020s (44) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Jayjays (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jayjay
Nearby Names Like Jayjay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jayjay
Jayden Boy
#59 253,989 births
Jay Boy
#396 195,548 births
Jayce Boy
#169 45,423 births
Jaylen Boy
#324 40,904 births
Jayson Boy
#625 35,931 births
Compare Jayjay side by side: Jayjay vs Jayden Jayjay vs Jay Jayjay vs Jayce
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Jayjay
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1,137 births · Peak 2000
Kamuela #11226
298 births · Peak 2007
Trevell #11223
667 births · Peak 1992
Nguyen #11227
482 births · Peak 1982
Josedejesus #11222
708 births · Peak 1991
Tion #11228
446 births · Peak 2006
Jonel #11221
362 births · Peak 2006
Rahmel #11229
732 births · Peak 1991
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jayjay: #11225 Boys' Name - 209 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jayjay. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jayjay draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.