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Roy

Roy is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Roy?

Recorded births named Roy by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	411,331 births
England & Wales since 1996	856 births
Ireland since 1964	1,136 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Roy's popularity over time

Babies named Roy per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1947 (7,592/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1974 (53/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (53/yr).

When was Roy popular?

Roy reached its peak in 1947, when it was the #96 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1940s name.

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