Boy
Coy
quiet, modest
About Coy
Charm and simplicity unite in this refreshingly straightforward name that packs surprising personality into three letters. Coy represents a return to uncomplicated naming, offering brevity without sacrificing substance. The name suggests a quiet confidence and understated charisma that serves well throughout life's various chapters. Its single syllable makes it effortlessly memorable, while its rarity in current use means it feels both vintage and fresh simultaneously. Coy works exceptionally well with longer middle and surnames, providing pleasant balance in the full name structure. Parents drawn to Coy typically value authenticity and straightforward communication, qualities the name itself embodies. Despite its conciseness, the name carries enough character to stand proudly on its own, never requiring embellishment or explanation to make an impression.
Popularity of the Name Coy
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names in the United States, by year.
| 1880 | #836 |
| 1881 | #723 |
| 1882 | #582 |
| 1883 | #926 |
| 1885 | #715 |
| 1886 | #868 |
| 1888 | #659 |
| 1889 | #897 |
| 1890 | #763 |
| 1891 | #529 |
| 1892 | #650 |
| 1894 | #639 |
| 1895 | #458 |
| 1896 | #604 |
| 1897 | #482 |
| 1898 | #490 |
| 1899 | #487 |
| 1900 | #435 |
| 1901 | #474 |
| 1902 | #331 |
| 1903 | #305 |
| 1904 | #455 |
| 1905 | #314 |
| 1906 | #491 |
| 1907 | #476 |
| 1908 | #406 |
| 1909 | #358 |
| 1910 | #299 |
| 1911 | #469 |
| 1912 | #389 |
| 1913 | #438 |
| 1914 | #402 |
| 1915 | #390 |
| 1916 | #357 |
| 1917 | #404 |
| 1918 | #380 |
| 1919 | #359 |
| 1920 | #385 |
| 1921 | #422 |
| 1922 | #410 |
| 1923 | #403 |
| 1924 | #396 |
| 1925 | #382 |
| 1926 | #361 |
| 1927 | #412 |
| 1928 | #399 |
| 1929 | #415 |
| 1930 | #392 |
| 1931 | #397 |
| 1932 | #419 |
| 1933 | #403 |
| 1934 | #360 |
| 1935 | #367 |
| 1936 | #413 |
| 1937 | #394 |
| 1938 | #396 |
| 1939 | #423 |
| 1940 | #419 |
| 1941 | #429 |
| 1942 | #451 |
| 1943 | #444 |
| 1944 | #418 |
| 1945 | #464 |
| 1946 | #495 |
| 1947 | #485 |
| 1948 | #528 |
| 1949 | #528 |
| 1950 | #571 |
| 1951 | #560 |
| 1952 | #620 |
| 1953 | #601 |
| 1954 | #593 |
| 1955 | #624 |
| 1956 | #627 |
| 1957 | #635 |
| 1958 | #706 |
| 1959 | #678 |
| 1960 | #655 |
| 1961 | #730 |
| 1962 | #706 |
| 1963 | #736 |
| 1964 | #717 |
| 1965 | #725 |
| 1966 | #751 |
| 1967 | #752 |
| 1968 | #742 |
| 1969 | #795 |
| 1970 | #724 |
| 1971 | #804 |
| 1972 | #745 |
| 1973 | #766 |
| 1974 | #787 |
| 1975 | #824 |
| 1976 | #836 |
| 1977 | #844 |
| 1978 | #870 |
| 1979 | #908 |
| 1980 | #841 |
| 1981 | #974 |
| 1982 | #934 |
| 1983 | #731 |
| 1984 | #819 |
| 1985 | #840 |
| 1986 | #903 |
| 1987 | #876 |
| 1988 | #917 |
| 1992 | #998 |
| 1997 | #942 |
| 2003 | #992 |
Variations of Name Coy
Names Similar to Coy
Nicknames for Coy
- Co
- Coyo
Famous People Named Coy
| Coy Bowles | American musician - Zac Brown Band |
| Coy Privette | American pastor and political activist |
| Coy Watson Jr. | American child actor |
| Coy Cronk | American football player |
| Coy Gibbs | American NASCAR driver and coach |
| Coy Keaton | American politician |
| Coy LaHue | American baseball player |
| Coy DeWeese | American artist |
| Coy Lutz | American baseball player |
| Coy Schorfheide | American baseball player |
| Coy Waller | American baseball player |
| Coy Dowden | American football player |
| Coy Mitchell | American baseball player |
| Coy Sellers | American baseball player |
| Coy Bacon | American football player |
| Coy Wire | American football player and sports analyst |
Characters Named Coy
| Coy Duke | Character from "The Dukes of Hazzard" |
| Coy Harlingen | Character from the novel "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" by Tom Robbins |