Guy
girl nameGuy entered the US charts in 1890, peaked at #1210 in 1890, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1890–2025
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rank today
#1210
peak (1890)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1271 |
| 1900s | #1723 |
| 1910s | #2949 |
| 1920s | #2828 |
| 1930s | #3158 |
| 1940s | #4292 |
| 1950s | #5210 |
| 1960s | #5167 |
| 1970s | #8376 |
| 1980s | #10517 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Guy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Guy alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Guy in 2025?
- Guy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Guy most popular?
- Guy peaked in 1890, reaching #1210 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Guy with classmates?
- Guy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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