Coy

Coy is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 118 boys in the United States.

Coy at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Coy

Coy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Coy first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #299 in 1910, and in 2024 118 babies received the name — 17,222 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Coy in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#299 in 1910
Peak year
1926
Babies named Coy in 2024
118
Total since 1880
17,222

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Coy mean?

The meaning of Coy is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Coy a boy or girl name?

Coy is a boy name. In 2024, 118 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Coy?

Coy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Coy?

Coy first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #299 in 1910, and 118 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].