Roy
Male name · ↓ Falling
231,081
Total Births
1921
Peak Year
#551
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Roy
Roy is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 231,081 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 14,021 births |
| 1890s | 22,305 births |
| 1900s | 23,602 births |
| 1910s | 26,982 births |
| 1920s | 30,479 births |
| 1930s | 23,486 births |
| 1940s | 27,389 births |
| 1950s | 25,155 births |
| 1960s | 15,911 births |
| 1970s | 8,903 births |
| 1980s | 5,568 births |
| 1990s | 3,323 births |
| 2000s | 2,085 births |
| 2010s | 1,366 births |
| 2020s | 506 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Roy?
Roy has been given to 231,081 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1921 with 3,238 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #551.
Is Roy a boy or girl name?
Roy is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Roy most popular?
Roy was most popular in 1921, when 3,238 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Roy?
Roy first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).