Roy
boy name#525 in 2025Roy entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #18 in 1889, ranks #525 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#525
rank today
#18
peak (1889)
570
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #26 |
| 1890s | #19 |
| 1900s | #23 |
| 1910s | #32 |
| 1920s | #33 |
| 1930s | #39 |
| 1940s | #43 |
| 1950s | #61 |
| 1960s | #91 |
| 1970s | #127 |
| 1980s | #186 |
| 1990s | #318 |
| 2000s | #464 |
| 2010s | #544 |
| 2020s | #554 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Roy has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 175,000 people named Roy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Roy alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 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 ranks #525 among US boy names in 2025, with 570 babies given the name.
- When was the name Roy most popular?
- Roy peaked in 1889, reaching #18 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Roy with classmates?
- Roy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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