Loy
boy nameLoy entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #470 in 1903, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
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rank today
#470
peak (1903)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #830 |
| 1890s | #769 |
| 1900s | #739 |
| 1910s | #764 |
| 1920s | #712 |
| 1930s | #689 |
| 1940s | #848 |
| 1950s | #1118 |
| 1960s | #1529 |
| 1970s | #2452 |
| 1980s | #4542 |
| 1990s | #6493 |
| 2000s | #9784 |
| 2010s | #9944 |
| 2020s | #9714 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Loy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Loy alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Loy in 2025?
- Loy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Loy most popular?
- Loy peaked in 1903, reaching #470 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Loy with classmates?
- Loy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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