Coy
boy name#1451 in 2025Coy entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #299 in 1910, ranks #1451 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1451
rank today
#299
peak (1910)
123
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #757 |
| 1890s | #606 |
| 1900s | #402 |
| 1910s | #388 |
| 1920s | #398 |
| 1930s | #396 |
| 1940s | #466 |
| 1950s | #621 |
| 1960s | #730 |
| 1970s | #810 |
| 1980s | #890 |
| 1990s | #1068 |
| 2000s | #1156 |
| 2010s | #1279 |
| 2020s | #1517 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Coy has been most popular in TX, NC, TN.
Living bearers
About 9,700 people named Coy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Coy alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 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 ranks #1451 among US boy names in 2025, with 123 babies given the name.
- When was the name Coy most popular?
- Coy peaked in 1910, reaching #299 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Coy with classmates?
- Coy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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