How Many People Are Named Roy?

Curious about how common the name Roy is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 410,743
Popularity Level Uncommon
Probability 1 in 803 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 410,743 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Roy.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 803 people has this name.

This classification places Roy in the Uncommon category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Roy

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Uncommon

Probability: 1 in 803 people

Total Count

410,743

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 408,050
Female: 2,693

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 82

  • Young (<30) 15,238
  • Adult (30–60) 56,613
  • Old (>60) 338,892

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 490
  • Alabama 11,651
  • Arkansas 9,727
  • Arizona 3,358
  • California 22,587
  • Colorado 3,610
  • Connecticut 1,968
  • DC 1,191
  • Delaware 393
  • Florida 8,903
  • Georgia 15,062
  • Hawaii 2,392
  • Iowa 4,130
  • Idaho 1,515
  • Illinois 17,039
  • Indiana 8,243
  • Kansas 5,249
  • Kentucky 13,995
  • Louisiana 11,334
  • Massachusetts 5,259
  • Maryland 3,909
  • Maine 1,099
  • Michigan 12,081
  • Minnesota 5,364
  • Missouri 12,376
  • Mississippi 8,622
  • Montana 1,613
  • North Carolina 15,999
  • North Dakota 1,520
  • Nebraska 2,695
  • New Hampshire 541
  • New Jersey 5,537
  • New Mexico 2,301
  • Nevada 576
  • New York 17,497
  • Ohio 14,908
  • Oklahoma 11,462
  • Oregon 2,894
  • Pennsylvania 15,649
  • Rhode Island 669
  • South Carolina 6,718
  • South Dakota 1,312
  • Tennessee 15,279
  • Texas 36,810
  • Utah 1,550
  • Virginia 12,193
  • Vermont 601
  • Washington 4,997
  • Wisconsin 5,555
  • West Virginia 8,375
  • Wyoming 759
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Roy?

Approximately 410,743 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Roy, based on statistical analysis.

Is Roy a rare name?

Roy is considered Uncommon when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.