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Roy

Roy is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables1
  • US rank#546

How popular is Roy?

Popularity in the United States

Roy has been given to 408,572 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1940s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 3,438 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

03,7987,595188019502020
Babies named Roy per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in Spain

There are 617 people called Roy living in Spain, with an average age of 38.8.

408,572 Babies named since 1880
1940s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Roy

Is Roy a boy's or a girl's name?

Roy is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Roy?

Roy has been given to 408,572 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1940s. Its use has declined since that peak.