boys' name · peaked 1997

Koy

Every Koy since 1970 — 979 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#5,319
among boys
Babies in 2025
18
named Koy
Peak year
1997
46 babies
All-time total
979
since 1970

The story of Koy

Koy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,319 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.

Since 1970, 979 American babies have been named Koy. Its peak came in 1997, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Koy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Koy 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 18 #5,319
2024 33 #3,492
2023 21 #4,825
2022 18 #5,336
2021 32 #3,547
2020 25 #4,092
2019 23 #4,417
2018 20 #4,853
2017 27 #3,936
2016 33 #3,401
2015 28 #3,835
2014 31 #3,510
2013 33 #3,308
2012 28 #3,759
2011 28 #3,741
2010 22 #4,455
2009 15 #5,973
2008 30 #3,611
2007 22 #4,446
2006 34 #3,192
2005 28 #3,496
2004 41 #2,623
2003 36 #2,761
2002 25 #3,516
2001 20 #4,052
2000 23 #3,594
1995 17 #3,778
1990 5 #14,128 7 #6,850
1985
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1975 7 #4,579
1970 6 #4,510
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Koy in 2025?

Koy ranked #5,319 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Koy?

979 babies have been named Koy in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Koy most popular?

Koy peaked in 1997, when 46 newborns received the name.

Is Koy a boy or girl name?

Koy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.

Is the name Koy rising or falling?

Koy has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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