gender neutral
Roy
king
About Roy
Strength through simplicity—this name embodies that principle perfectly. Roy delivers maximum impact with minimal fuss, a single syllable that carries confidence and authority. There's a quiet power here, a name that doesn't need embellishment or elaboration to make its presence known.
The brevity makes it universally practical: easy to write, impossible to misspell, and clear in any accent or language. Despite its simplicity, Roy never feels plain or boring; instead, it projects a no-nonsense directness that many find appealing.
This name has served generations well, maintaining steady presence without ever becoming overwhelming common or feeling dated. It possesses a certain rugged charm, evoking images of dependability and straightforward character.
Parents who choose Roy often value authenticity and practicality, preferring substance over flash. The name doesn't try to be anything other than what it is, and that honesty is refreshing.
Throughout life, from playground to boardroom, Roy remains appropriate and professional, never requiring adjustment or reconsideration. It's a name that lets the person define it rather than the other way around, providing a solid foundation without imposing expectations.
Popularity of the Name Roy
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #37 | ||||
| 1881 | #34 | ||||
| 1882 | #33 | ||||
| 1883 | #30 | ||||
| 1884 | #26 | ||||
| 1885 | #24 | ||||
| 1886 | #20 | ||||
| 1887 | #20 | ||||
| 1888 | #20 | ||||
| 1889 | #18 | ||||
| 1890 | #18 | ||||
| 1891 | #18 | ||||
| 1892 | #18 | ||||
| 1893 | #18 | ||||
| 1894 | #18 | ||||
| 1895 | #19 | ||||
| 1896 | #19 | ||||
| 1897 | #19 | ||||
| 1898 | #20 | ||||
| 1899 | #20 | ||||
| 1900 | #21 | #36 | |||
| 1901 | #20 | #37 | |||
| 1902 | #22 | #37 | |||
| 1903 | #22 | #40 | |||
| 1904 | #21 | #39 | |||
| 1905 | #24 | #33 | |||
| 1906 | #24 | #32 | |||
| 1907 | #24 | #39 | |||
| 1908 | #26 | #40 | |||
| 1909 | #28 | #39 | |||
| 1910 | #29 | #41 | |||
| 1911 | #31 | #40 | |||
| 1912 | #31 | #41 | |||
| 1913 | #32 | #39 | |||
| 1914 | #32 | #50 | |||
| 1915 | #32 | #42 | |||
| 1916 | #33 | #44 | |||
| 1917 | #33 | #44 | |||
| 1918 | #32 | #43 | |||
| 1919 | #32 | #44 | |||
| 1920 | #32 | #46 | |||
| 1921 | #32 | #42 | |||
| 1922 | #32 | #49 | |||
| 1923 | #32 | #35 | |||
| 1924 | #31 | #51 | |||
| 1925 | #32 | #44 | |||
| 1926 | #34 | #48 | |||
| 1927 | #34 | #46 | |||
| 1928 | #34 | #51 | |||
| 1929 | #35 | #47 | |||
| 1930 | #33 | #52 | |||
| 1931 | #35 | #43 | |||
| 1932 | #38 | #52 | |||
| 1933 | #39 | #60 | |||
| 1934 | #35 | #50 | |||
| 1935 | #40 | #64 | |||
| 1936 | #42 | #72 | |||
| 1937 | #40 | #55 | |||
| 1938 | #41 | #87 | |||
| 1939 | #42 | #62 | |||
| 1940 | #42 | #83 | |||
| 1941 | #39 | #78 | |||
| 1942 | #42 | #95 | |||
| 1943 | #38 | #85 | |||
| 1944 | #39 | #79 | |||
| 1945 | #40 | #75 | |||
| 1946 | #43 | #85 | |||
| 1947 | #48 | #93 | |||
| 1948 | #49 | #84 | |||
| 1949 | #51 | #88 | |||
| 1950 | #51 | #83 | |||
| 1951 | #52 | #109 | |||
| 1952 | #55 | #99 | |||
| 1953 | #55 | #94 | |||
| 1954 | #56 | #98 | |||
| 1955 | #58 | #89 | |||
| 1956 | #62 | #109 | |||
| 1957 | #65 | #120 | |||
| 1958 | #75 | #123 | |||
| 1959 | #81 | #116 | |||
| 1960 | #80 | #133 | |||
| 1961 | #83 | #126 | |||
| 1962 | #90 | #138 | |||
| 1963 | #89 | #117 | |||
| 1964 | #89 | #178 | #187 | ||
| 1965 | #95 | #144 | #134 | ||
| 1966 | #94 | #127 | #148 | ||
| 1967 | #95 | #121 | #116 | ||
| 1968 | #94 | #130 | #135 | ||
| 1969 | #105 | #134 | #103 | ||
| 1970 | #108 | #145 | #145 | ||
| 1971 | #111 | #157 | #128 | ||
| 1972 | #114 | #199 | #114 | ||
| 1973 | #117 | #192 | #121 | ||
| 1974 | #122 | #219 | #104 | ||
| 1975 | #122 | #203 | #106 | ||
| 1976 | #139 | #116 | |||
| 1977 | #141 | #248 | #123 | ||
| 1978 | #147 | #189 | #120 | ||
| 1979 | #150 | #240 | #125 | ||
| 1980 | #153 | #130 | |||
| 1981 | #157 | #186 | #146 | ||
| 1982 | #167 | #282 | #141 | ||
| 1983 | #176 | #215 | #142 | ||
| 1984 | #182 | #290 | #143 | ||
| 1985 | #186 | #220 | #149 | ||
| 1986 | #197 | #268 | #121 | ||
| 1987 | #203 | #309 | #139 | ||
| 1988 | #220 | #225 | #159 | ||
| 1989 | #217 | #248 | #139 | ||
| 1990 | #235 | #249 | #155 | ||
| 1991 | #247 | #278 | #158 | #350 | |
| 1992 | #285 | #365 | #165 | #364 | |
| 1993 | #306 | #244 | #157 | #388 | |
| 1994 | #306 | #281 | #142 | #529 | |
| 1995 | #336 | #257 | #139 | #399 | |
| 1996 | #345 | #370 | #174 | #611 | |
| 1997 | #344 | #406 | #373 | #188 | #509 |
| 1998 | #381 | #527 | #212 | #462 | |
| 1999 | #393 | #690 | #324 | #326 | #507 |
| 2000 | #400 | #742 | #309 | #203 | #599 |
| 2001 | #428 | #675 | #269 | #489 | |
| 2002 | #439 | #647 | #182 | #512 | |
| 2003 | #440 | #754 | #302 | #222 | #597 |
| 2004 | #467 | #754 | #428 | #708 | |
| 2005 | #471 | #972 | #392 | #616 | |
| 2006 | #451 | #269 | #598 | ||
| 2007 | #495 | #296 | #686 | ||
| 2008 | #496 | #911 | #590 | #732 | |
| 2009 | #557 | #526 | #659 | ||
| 2010 | #555 | #931 | #600 | #803 | |
| 2011 | #566 | #604 | #674 | ||
| 2012 | #559 | #538 | #765 | ||
| 2013 | #524 | #442 | #685 | ||
| 2014 | #531 | #397 | #582 | ||
| 2015 | #533 | #999 | #415 | #595 | |
| 2016 | #540 | #390 | #688 | #581 | |
| 2017 | #533 | #887 | #692 | #443 | |
| 2018 | #541 | #534 | #597 | ||
| 2019 | #565 | #605 | #525 | ||
| 2020 | #572 | #455 | #464 | #553 | |
| 2021 | #551 | #996 | #405 | ||
| 2022 | #576 | #847 | #614 | #463 | |
| 2023 | #556 | #948 | #484 | #603 | |
| 2024 | #541 | #819 | #541 | #510 | |
| 2025 | #525 | #785 | #959 | #447 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Roy
Names Similar to Roy
Nicknames for Roy
- Ro
- Royboy
- RJ
- Royston
Famous People Named Roy
| Roy Orbison | American singer-songwriter |
| Roy Lichtenstein | American pop artist |
| Roy Jones Jr. | American boxer |
| Roy Keane | Irish footballer |
| Roy Rogers | American actor and singer |
| Roy Halladay | American baseball player |
| Roy Hodgson | English football manager |
| Roy Emerson | Australian tennis player |
| Roy Hargrove | American jazz trumpeter |
| Roy Clark | American country musician |
| Roy Acuff | American country singer |
| Roy Wood | English rock musician |
| Roy Dupuis | Canadian actor |
| Roy Ayers | American jazz musician |
| Roy Scheider | American actor |
| Roy Harper | English folk rock singer-songwriter |
| Roy Andersson | Swedish film director |
| Roy DeMeo | Italian-American mobster |
| Roy Williams | American basketball coach |
Characters Named Roy
| Roy Mustang | Fullmetal Alchemist |
| Roy Batty | Blade Runner |
| Roy Trenneman | The IT Crowd |
| Roy Walker | The Fall |
| Roy Neary | Close Encounters of the Third Kind |
| Roy Goode | Godless |
| Roy Pulsipher | R.I.P.D |
| Roy Biggins | Wings |
| Roy Cropper | Coronation Street |
| Roy Cohn | Angels in America |
| Roy Earle | L.A. Noire video game |
| Roy Harper | Arrow TV series |
| Roy Sullivan | American Horror Story |
| Roy Gardner | Ocean's Eleven |
| Roy S. Pulsipher | Men in Black III |
| Roy Huggins | The Rockford Files |
| Roy Campbell | Metal Gear Solid |
| Roy Hobbs | The Natural |