How Many People Are Named Loy?
Complete statistics for the name Loy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Loy, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,696 people in the US, making up 1 in 194,591 Americans. The majority of those named Loy are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 87All 4,983 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: 1938Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Loy Through the Generations
Loy peaked in popularity in 1938 with 109 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, there are 1,696 people named Loy living in the United States, with 95 under 30, 446 aged between 30 and 60, and 4,442 over 60. This distribution highlights the name's strong association with older generations, as 89% of those named Loy are over 60 years old.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Loy's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Loy
How Many People Have the Name Loy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,495 people in the United States currently share the name Loy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 39,017 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Loy a Common or Rare Name?
Loy 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 Loy Mean?
Loy means "Irish surname" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Loy in SSA data, approximately 78% are male and 22% are female.
When Was Loy Most Popular?
The name Loy reached peak popularity in 1938, with 109 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 Loy?
Approximately 8,495 people named Loy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,495. That works out to roughly 1 in 39,017 Americans.
Is Loy a rare name?
Loy is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 39,017 Americans has this name.
What does the name Loy mean?
Loy means "Irish surname" and comes from Irish origins.
Is Loy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 78% of people named Loy are male and 22% are female.
When was Loy most popular?
Loy peaked in 1938 with 109 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.