Foy

Foy is a unisex 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 England & Wales it was given to 4 babies in 2018.

Foy at a glance

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

About the name Foy

Foy 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, Foy first appears in Social Security records in 1889 and has been given to 2,533 babies since 1880. It is a genuinely rare choice in the US.

Foy in US records

First recorded (US)
1889
Total since 1880
2,533

Foy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2014
Babies named Foy in 2018
4
Total since 1996
10

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Foy mean?

The meaning of Foy 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 Foy a boy or girl name?

Foy is a unisex name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2018.

What origin is the name Foy?

Foy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Foy?

Foy is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1889 and has been given to 2,533 babies since 1880.

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].