How Many People Are Named Roy?
410,743
people in the United States are named Roy
1 in 815 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#174
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.1226%
Of US population
Peak Year
1947
7,592 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Scottish, English, Dutch
Pronunciation:
ROI (Scottish, English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Anglicized form of RUADH. A notable bearer was the Scottish outlaw and folk hero Rob Roy (1671-1734). It is often associated with French roi "king".
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 80.3 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
36,810
California
22,587
New York
17,497
Illinois
17,039
North Carolina
15,999
Pennsylvania
15,649
Tennessee
15,279
Georgia
15,062
Ohio
14,908
Kentucky
13,995
💡 Fun Facts About "Roy"
- 552 babies were named Roy in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1947
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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