Roy
Roy is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
King; red-haired.
Origin and history
Roy is derived from the Old French word for king, though it can also stem from the Gaelic word for red-haired. While predominantly used for boys, it has a long history of rare usage for girls in the United States. Today, it remains an extremely uncommon feminine choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,693 babies in the United States have been named Roy since 1880. It ranks #3402 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- TX (66.9 %)
- NC (6.1 %)
- AR (4.7 %)
- TN (3.8 %)
- AL (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 32 |
| 1890-1900 | 80 |
| 1900-1910 | 82 |
| 1910-1920 | 289 |
| 1920-1930 | 544 |
| 1930-1940 | 381 |
| 1940-1950 | 359 |
| 1950-1960 | 335 |
| 1960-1970 | 261 |
| 1970-1980 | 171 |
| 1980-1990 | 147 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 7 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Fun facts
- The name arises independently from the Old French 'roi' (king) and the Gaelic 'ruadh' (red).
- Over 2,600 girls in the U.S. have been named Roy since SSA record-keeping began in 1880.