Coy
girl nameCoy entered the US charts in 1895, peaked at #1123 in 1895, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1895–2025
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rank today
#1123
peak (1895)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1262 |
| 1900s | #1588 |
| 1910s | #1817 |
| 1920s | #2325 |
| 1930s | #2460 |
| 1940s | #3257 |
| 1950s | #4231 |
| 1960s | #5649 |
| 1970s | #6929 |
| 1980s | #9401 |
| 1990s | #12888 |
| 2000s | #14623 |
| 2010s | #16608 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Coy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Coy alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Coy in 2025?
- Coy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Coy most popular?
- Coy peaked in 1895, reaching #1123 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Coy with classmates?
- Coy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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