Popularity: 716
Origin: Latin
Meaning: blue crested bird
Long before Jayson, Jayden, and Jaylin became popular, there was Jay—a plain, simple, and straightforward name with Latin origins. Meaning “blue crested bird,” the name goes back at least to the late 18th century when John Jay, a founding father of the United States, was the impetus for so many babies getting his surname as a first name. Jay was at the height of popularity and a Top 100 hit during the 1950s through the mid-1970s. Since then, his ranking has dropped considerably but here’s hoping someday he flies high again.
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Famous People Named Jay

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  • Jay Leno
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