Loy

Boy name

Loy has been given to 4,983 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It peaked in 1938.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,983

Peak year

1938 (109 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1881

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

17% girls / 83% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Loy — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Royboy

411,331 babies since 1880

Joygirl

143,324 babies since 1883

Lougirl

38,198 babies since 1880

Loydboy

22,522 babies since 1880

Coyboy

18,214 babies since 1880

Lonboy

9,856 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Loy.

Arlinboy

4,884 babies since 1910

Deltonboy

4,751 babies since 1908

Waymonboy

4,746 babies since 1888

Loranboy

4,531 babies since 1880

Jereunisex

5,437 babies since 1881

Rayfordboy

5,516 babies since 1896

Boyceboy

5,576 babies since 1885

Melvynboy

4,370 babies since 1912

FAQ

How popular is the name Loy?

Loy has been given to 4,983 babies in the U.S. since 1881. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Loy peak?

Loy peaked in 1938, when 109 babies were given the name.

Is Loy a girl or boy name?

Loy is primarily a boy name (83% of babies named Loy are boys).

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