Foy
Foy is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Journey, voyage, or raven.
Origin and history
Foy is a male name of Irish origin derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Fiaich, meaning journey or raven. Historically used as a given name in the United States, its popularity peaked in the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is extremely rare for newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
2,112 babies in the United States have been named Foy since 1880. It ranks #2808 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (36 %)
- AL (28.7 %)
- NC (23 %)
- OK (5.9 %)
- GA (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 19 |
| 1900-1910 | 53 |
| 1910-1920 | 375 |
| 1920-1930 | 522 |
| 1930-1940 | 376 |
| 1940-1950 | 325 |
| 1950-1960 | 210 |
| 1960-1970 | 123 |
| 1970-1980 | 64 |
| 1980-1990 | 28 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Foy
- Foy Draper: Track and Field Athlete, Olympic Gold Medalist
Fun facts
- Foy originated as an Anglicized form of Irish and French surnames before being adopted as a given name.
- Most U.S. birth records for Foy date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.