NAME PROFILE
Guy
'Guy' is a masculine name of Old French origin, derived from 'guido', meaning 'guide' or 'leader'. It conveys a sense of strength, reliability, and leadership.
Key Stats
| Total births | 91,102 |
| Gender | Male (87% / 13%) |
| Peak year | 1957 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 21%CA — 20%NY — 20%FL — 19%IL — 19%
Notable People
Guy Fawkes (Historical figure, known for the Gunpowder Plot) · Guy Ritchie (Film director, known for *Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels*) · Guy Sebastian (Singer, winner of *Australian Idol*) · Guy Pearce (Actor, known for *Memento*) · Guy Kawasaki (Author, speaker, and former chief evangelist of Apple)
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