Coy
Coy: name meaning, origin and popularity
How popular is Coy?
Since 1880, 866 girls and 17,348 boys in the U.S. have been named Coy (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1140 in 1895. Its highest rank for boys was #299 in 1910. In 2025, 123 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Coy FAQ
How popular is the name Coy?
Since 1880, 866 girls and 17,348 boys in the U.S. have been named Coy (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1140 in 1895. Its highest rank for boys was #299 in 1910. In 2025, 123 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Coy a boy or girl name?
Coy is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 866 girls and 17,348 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).