How Many People Are Named Floy?

Complete statistics for the name Floy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Floy
Very Rare
Old English

Floy is an uncommon name with roots in Old English, making it very rare today. Only 758 people in the US carry this name, which means 1 in 435,084 Americans have it. The majority of folks named Floy are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~188
Living in US
1 in 1,763,028
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strength
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is often seen as a symbol of leadership and vision, indicating that people with this number are destined to make significant contributions to society.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

758
Worldwide Bearers
#118,569
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
7
🇮🇳 India
6
🇧🇷 Brazil
5
🇿🇦 South Africa
4
🇻🇪 Venezuela
4
🇫🇷 France
3
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
3
🇸🇬 Singapore
3
🇹🇭 Thailand
2
🇪🇨 Ecuador
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
36 (5%)
♀ Female
723 (95%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 107
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
19
Would be 30–60 (0%)
6,893
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 6,912 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
90
Modern Appeal
10
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Floy Through the Generations

Floy has been around since the early 20th century, peaking in popularity in 1918 with 241 births. Over time, the name has maintained a stable presence, though it's now primarily associated with older generations. As of today, there are 758 people named Floy living in the US, with the vast majority being over 60 years old. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in history and cherished by those who've carried it through the decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 692
Arkansas 664
Oklahoma 324
Georgia 280
Tennessee 199
Mississippi 181
Missouri 172
Alabama 167
North Carolina 110
Louisiana 79

✨ Similar Names to Floy

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Floy's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Floy

How Many People Have the Name Floy?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 188 people in the United States currently share the name Floy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,763,028 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Floy a Common or Rare Name?

Floy is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Floy Mean?

Floy means "strength" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Floy in SSA data, approximately 5% are male and 95% are female.

When Was Floy Most Popular?

The name Floy reached peak popularity in 1918, with 241 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Floy?

Approximately 188 people named Floy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 188. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,763,028 Americans.

Is Floy a rare name?

Floy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,763,028 Americans has this name.

What does the name Floy mean?

Floy means "strength" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Floy more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 5% of people named Floy are male and 95% are female.

When was Floy most popular?

Floy peaked in 1918 with 241 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US188
All-Time Births188
1 in X1 in 1,763,028
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age107
Peak Year1918
World Rank#118,569
Male %5%
Female %95%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.