Koy
Koy is a boy's name of Other origin.
Meaning
Quiet, modest, or coy; also used as a modern phonetic name.
Origin and history
Koy is a modern American short name likely derived as a variant spelling of the word or name Coy, meaning quiet or modest, or created as a concise phonetic name. It remains a relatively rare choice in the United States, though it has seen steady, minor usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
945 babies in the United States have been named Koy since 1880. It ranks #3734 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1780.
States where it is most popular
- TX (59.6 %)
- UT (15.6 %)
- LA (11 %)
- IA (4.6 %)
- ID (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 49 |
| 1980-1990 | 19 |
| 1990-2000 | 183 |
| 2000-2010 | 274 |
| 2010-2019 | 273 |
| 2020-2029 | 147 |
Famous people named Koy
- Koy Detmer: American football player
Fun facts
- Koy is often considered a contemporary spelling variation of Coy, swapping the initial C for a K.
- The name has seen mild ongoing usage in the United States, with over 140 boys receiving the name between 2020 and 2025.