Coy Boy

Popularity: #815 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: koy /kɔɪ/

Origin: English; Native American

Meaning: English: quiet; Native American: (varies by tribe)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Coy has its roots in the Old French word "coi," meaning "quiet" or "calm," which itself derives from the Latin "quietus," meaning "resting" or "at rest." This etymological journey reflects a transition from Latin to Old French, and subsequently into Middle English, where it began to take on various forms. The name Coy entered the English lexicon during the Middle Ages, a period marked by significant linguistic evolution due to the Norman Conquest, which introduced many French terms into English.

Historically, the name Coy has been associated with various cultural and literary figures, although it is less prominent than some other names. Its use can be traced back to the 19th century in English-speaking regions, where it appeared in literature and local records.

The name's gentle connotation of calmness and tranquility may have contributed to its appeal in certain contexts, particularly in pastoral or nature-themed works. While not directly linked to any major biblical figures or saints, the qualities associated with the name resonate with themes of peace and serenity found in various cultural narratives.

Culturally, the name Coy has been embraced in different traditions, often symbolizing a sense of modesty or shyness, which aligns with its original meanings. This subtlety has allowed the name to endure in various forms, sometimes appearing as a diminutive or affectionate variant in familial contexts.

The name's quiet strength and simplicity have made it a fitting choice in literature and folklore, where characters embodying such traits often play significant roles in narratives centered around harmony and introspection.

Famous people named Coy

In this section, you will find notable people named Coy. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Coy who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Coy who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Coy Bowles is a musician best known for being a member of Zac Brown Band.

Coy Gibbs is a former professional American football player best known for his time with the Washington Redskins.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Coy, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

CodyRoyTroyJayNoahLeo

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Coy. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

CoyneKyeCoryCodyTroyJoyRoryZoe

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Coy was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Coy has ranked as high as #725 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in Texas, North Carolina, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Oklahoma.

In the past 5 years the name Coy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Coy is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Coy was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Coy.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 123 123 0
2024 119 119 0
2023 104 104 0
2022 121 121 0
2021 104 104 0
2020 127 127 0
2019 128 128 0
2018 129 129 0
2017 142 142 0
2016 141 141 0
2015 137 137 0
2014 157 152 5
2013 161 156 5
2012 161 161 0
2011 123 118 5
2010 135 135 0
2009 142 136 6
2008 125 125 0
2007 143 143 0
2006 162 162 0
2005 125 125 0
2004 161 161 0
2003 160 160 0
2002 132 126 6
2001 130 130 0
2000 132 127 5
1999 140 140 0
1998 120 120 0
1997 148 143 5
1996 106 106 0
1995 100 100 0
1994 101 96 5
1993 110 110 0
1992 118 118 0
1991 105 99 6
1990 96 96 0
1989 95 95 0
1988 115 108 7
1987 114 114 0
1986 107 102 5
1985 114 114 0
1984 114 114 0
1983 146 139 7
1982 92 92 0
1981 86 86 0
1980 110 110 0
1979 93 93 0
1978 98 98 0
1977 103 103 0
1976 100 100 0
1975 102 102 0
1974 113 103 10
1973 113 108 5
1972 118 113 5
1971 105 100 5
1970 142 129 13
1969 95 95 0
1968 107 102 5
1967 103 97 6
1966 103 97 6
1965 105 105 0
1964 124 116 8
1963 117 111 6
1962 125 119 6
1961 111 111 0
1960 153 142 11
1959 132 127 5
1958 120 113 7
1957 160 147 13
1956 147 147 0
1955 142 142 0
1954 163 155 8
1953 157 145 12
1952 135 129 6
1951 161 150 11
1950 150 141 9
1949 166 160 6
1948 171 159 12
1947 201 191 10
1946 184 170 14
1945 177 164 13
1944 217 210 7
1943 217 201 16
1942 195 188 7
1941 201 188 13
1940 198 193 5
1939 192 180 12
1938 219 208 11
1937 215 198 17
1936 187 178 9
1935 227 216 11
1934 234 227 7
1933 192 179 13
1932 190 178 12
1931 216 201 15
1930 232 214 18
1929 214 201 13
1928 243 225 18
1927 224 214 10
1926 275 264 11
1925 260 244 16
1924 256 234 22
1923 233 221 12
1922 233 214 19
1921 227 205 22
1920 259 241 18
1919 279 257 22
1918 269 246 23
1917 215 196 19
1916 249 228 21
1915 210 189 21
1914 146 141 5
1913 109 95 14
1912 108 97 11
1911 52 39 13
1910 81 69 12
1909 53 43 10
1908 44 34 10
1907 30 24 6
1906 26 21 5
1905 47 41 6
1904 27 22 5
1903 44 38 6
1902 43 35 8
1901 23 17 6
1900 35 27 8
1899 23 16 7
1898 18 18 0
1897 23 17 6
1896 13 13 0
1895 28 19 9
1894 11 11 0
1893 5 5 0
1892 11 11 0
1891 12 12 0
1890 8 8 0
1889 6 6 0
1888 10 10 0
1886 6 6 0
1885 8 8 0
1883 5 5 0
1882 11 11 0
1881 7 7 0
1880 6 6 0

Top States for Coy (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 17
26%
TN 10
15%
OH 7
11%
LA 6
9%
MO 6
9%
GA 5
8%
IA 5
8%
AL 5
8%
VA 5
8%