Doy
Doy is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Possibly derived from a place name, a shortened form of Joyce, or related to the Irish surname Doyle.
Origin and history
Doy is a rare given name of English and Norman French origins, historically derived as a surname or a variant of names like Doyce or Doyle. In the United States, it saw modest usage in the early to mid-20th century but has become exceedingly rare in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
731 babies in the United States have been named Doy since 1880. It ranks #3945 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- WV (68.6 %)
- AR (16.2 %)
- GA (5.7 %)
- OK (4.8 %)
- TX (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 65 |
| 1920-1930 | 173 |
| 1930-1940 | 162 |
| 1940-1950 | 122 |
| 1950-1960 | 101 |
| 1960-1970 | 77 |
| 1970-1980 | 26 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Doy experienced its highest relative usage in the United States during the early 20th century.
- Like many rare masculine given names in America, Doy originated as a family surname.