NAME PROFILE
Coy
Coy is an English name that means 'quiet' or 'shy.' It conveys a sense of subtle charm and intrigue, often associated with someone who possesses a gentle and approachable demeanor.
Key Stats
| Total births | 18,214 |
| Gender | Male (66% / 34%) |
| Peak year | 1919 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 26%NC — 22%TN — 18%OK — 18%AR — 16%
Notable People
Coy Bowles (Musician, member of Zac Brown Band) · Coy Wire (Sports journalist and former NFL player) · Coy McCarver (American basketball player) · Coy Eberhardt (American politician) · Coy S. H. Wiggins (American civil rights activist)
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