How Many People Are Named Hoy?
Complete statistics for the name Hoy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Hoy is a very rare male name, with only 199 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,661,589 Americans. The vast majority of Hoy's are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 92All 817 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: 1923Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Hoy Through the Generations
Hoy has been a name through the generations, peaking in popularity in 1923 with 36 births. Today, it's a very rare name, with only 199 people named Hoy living in the United States. The name Hoy skews older, with 94% of those named Hoy being over 60 years old, indicating that it's a name passed down through families rather than a trendy choice for newborns.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Hoy's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Hoy
How Many People Have the Name Hoy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,729 people in the United States currently share the name Hoy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 37,971 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Hoy a Common or Rare Name?
Hoy is classified as 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 Hoy Mean?
Hoy means "Old English origin, possibly meaning 'hay'" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Hoy in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Hoy Most Popular?
The name Hoy reached peak popularity in 1923, with 36 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 Hoy?
Approximately 8,729 people named Hoy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,729. That works out to roughly 1 in 37,971 Americans.
Is Hoy a rare name?
Hoy is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 37,971 Americans has this name.
What does the name Hoy mean?
Hoy means "Old English origin, possibly meaning 'hay'" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Hoy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Hoy are male and 0% are female.
When was Hoy most popular?
Hoy peaked in 1923 with 36 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.