Guy
boy name#1634 in 2025Guy entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #65 in 1892, ranks #1634 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1634
rank today
#65
peak (1892)
103
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #71 |
| 1890s | #78 |
| 1900s | #115 |
| 1910s | #143 |
| 1920s | #155 |
| 1930s | #180 |
| 1940s | #191 |
| 1950s | #156 |
| 1960s | #183 |
| 1970s | #312 |
| 1980s | #454 |
| 1990s | #699 |
| 2000s | #1001 |
| 2010s | #1214 |
| 2020s | #1509 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Guy has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 47,500 people named Guy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Guy alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 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 ranks #1634 among US boy names in 2025, with 103 babies given the name.
- When was the name Guy most popular?
- Guy peaked in 1892, reaching #65 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Guy with classmates?
- Guy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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