Loy
Every Loy since 1881 — 4,983 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Loy
Loy is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1881, 4,983 American babies have been named Loy — about 83% boys and 17% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1938, when 109 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
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 Loy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Loy 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,369 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 8 | #9,320 |
| 2017 | — | — | 5 | #13,496 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #9,285 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #11,901 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,415 |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #11,505 |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #12,595 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,617 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,364 |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #10,162 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,843 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,459 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,885 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,363 |
| 1975 | — | — | 16 | #2,600 |
| 1970 | — | — | 23 | #1,878 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,103 | 26 | #1,545 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,639 | 43 | #1,203 |
| 1955 | 16 | #2,905 | 33 | #1,329 |
| 1950 | 19 | #2,306 | 49 | #999 |
| 1945 | 24 | #1,725 | 60 | #803 |
| 1940 | 29 | #1,427 | 59 | #815 |
| 1935 | 21 | #1,698 | 79 | #674 |
| 1930 | 18 | #1,994 | 86 | #675 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,891 | 78 | #742 |
| 1920 | 17 | #2,224 | 88 | #682 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,303 | 87 | #617 |
| 1910 | — | — | 13 | #910 |
| 1905 | — | — | 10 | #822 |
| 1900 | — | — | 15 | #669 |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,728 | 9 | #775 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Loy in 2025?
Loy did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Loy?
4,983 babies have been named Loy in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Loy most popular?
Loy peaked in 1938, when 109 newborns received the name.
Is Loy a boy or girl name?
Loy is used for both: about 17% of babies named Loy have been girls and 83% boys.
Is the name Loy rising or falling?
Loy has been roughly stable over the past decade.