Hoy
Hoy is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
High, tall, or island hill.
Origin and history
Hoy is traditionally an English surname derived from a place name or a Middle English nickname derived from the Old Norse word 'høy', meaning high or tall. It has seen rare usage as a given name in the United States since the late 19th century. Today, it remains an extremely uncommon male name.
Popularity in the United States
825 babies in the United States have been named Hoy since 1880. It ranks #3851 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- WV (56.8 %)
- KY (36.4 %)
- AR (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 13 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 160 |
| 1920-1930 | 215 |
| 1930-1940 | 150 |
| 1940-1950 | 117 |
| 1950-1960 | 79 |
| 1960-1970 | 42 |
| 1970-1980 | 29 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Fun facts
- Hoy originated as a Scottish and English surname before occasionally being adopted as a given name in the United States.
- Hoy is also the name of an island in Orkney, Scotland, famous for the Old Man of Hoy sea stack.