Coy
Every Coy since 1880 — 18,214 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Coy
Coy is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,451 in 2025 with 123 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 18,214 American babies have been named Coy. Its peak came in 1919, when 279 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Coy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Coy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 123 | #1,451 |
| 2024 | — | — | 119 | #1,504 |
| 2023 | — | — | 104 | #1,653 |
| 2022 | — | — | 121 | #1,498 |
| 2021 | — | — | 104 | #1,622 |
| 2020 | — | — | 127 | #1,379 |
| 2019 | — | — | 128 | #1,387 |
| 2018 | — | — | 129 | #1,365 |
| 2017 | — | — | 142 | #1,278 |
| 2016 | — | — | 141 | #1,289 |
| 2015 | — | — | 137 | #1,297 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,158 | 152 | #1,209 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,153 | 156 | #1,155 |
| 2012 | — | — | 161 | #1,135 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,381 | 118 | #1,406 |
| 2010 | — | — | 135 | #1,285 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,672 | 136 | #1,291 |
| 2008 | — | — | 125 | #1,362 |
| 2007 | — | — | 143 | #1,231 |
| 2006 | — | — | 162 | #1,086 |
| 2005 | — | — | 125 | #1,259 |
| 2004 | — | — | 161 | #1,017 |
| 2003 | — | — | 160 | #992 |
| 2002 | 6 | #13,989 | 126 | #1,131 |
| 2001 | — | — | 130 | #1,095 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,576 | 127 | #1,107 |
| 1995 | — | — | 100 | #1,144 |
| 1990 | — | — | 96 | #1,089 |
| 1985 | — | — | 114 | #840 |
| 1980 | — | — | 110 | #841 |
| 1975 | — | — | 102 | #824 |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,274 | 129 | #724 |
| 1965 | — | — | 105 | #725 |
| 1960 | 11 | #3,957 | 142 | #655 |
| 1955 | — | — | 142 | #624 |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,725 | 141 | #572 |
| 1945 | 13 | #2,487 | 164 | #464 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,486 | 193 | #419 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,607 | 216 | #367 |
| 1930 | 18 | #1,953 | 214 | #392 |
| 1925 | 16 | #2,305 | 244 | #382 |
| 1920 | 18 | #2,091 | 241 | #385 |
| 1915 | 21 | #1,629 | 189 | #390 |
| 1910 | 12 | #1,352 | 69 | #299 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,751 | 41 | #314 |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,462 | 27 | #435 |
| 1895 | 9 | #1,140 | 19 | #458 |
| 1890 | — | — | 8 | #763 |
| 1885 | — | — | 8 | #715 |
| 1880 | — | — | 6 | #836 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Coy in 2025?
Coy ranked #1,451 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 123 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Coy?
18,214 babies have been named Coy in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Coy most popular?
Coy peaked in 1919, when 279 newborns received the name.
Is Coy a boy or girl name?
Coy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Coy rising or falling?
Coy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.