How Many People Are Named Coy?

18,088

people in the United States are named Coy

1 in 18,520 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1954

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0054%

Of US population

Peak Year

1919

279 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: KOI
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a surname which meant "quiet, shy, coy" from Middle English coi.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
4.8%
Male
95.2%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 65.5 years old

Young (<30) 4,114
22.7%
Adult (30–60) 3,245
17.9%
Senior (>60) 10,729
59.3%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 2,369
North Carolina 1,619
Arkansas 998
Tennessee 958
Oklahoma 850
Kentucky 819
Alabama 752
Georgia 563
Virginia 493
Florida 366

💡 Fun Facts About "Coy"

  • 118 babies were named Coy in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1919
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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