Hoy
boy nameHoy entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #682 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#682
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #813 |
| 1890s | #963 |
| 1900s | #1243 |
| 1910s | #1542 |
| 1920s | #1761 |
| 1930s | #1914 |
| 1940s | #2211 |
| 1950s | #2962 |
| 1960s | #3719 |
| 1970s | #4121 |
| 2020s | #12330 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Hoy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hoy 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 Hoy in 2025?
- Hoy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Hoy most popular?
- Hoy peaked in 1880, reaching #682 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hoy with classmates?
- Hoy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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