Roy
girl nameRoy entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #825 in 1890, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#825
peak (1890)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1027 |
| 1890s | #1096 |
| 1900s | #1347 |
| 1910s | #1225 |
| 1920s | #1024 |
| 1930s | #1217 |
| 1940s | #1437 |
| 1950s | #1813 |
| 1960s | #2416 |
| 1970s | #3844 |
| 1980s | #5247 |
| 2010s | #13006 |
| 2020s | #15306 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Roy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Roy alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Roy in 2025?
- Roy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Roy most popular?
- Roy peaked in 1890, reaching #825 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Roy with classmates?
- Roy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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