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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Croy — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Crown|Cru
ScottishBoy→ Stable

Croy

KROY · 1 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9943 in 2023

Peak: #8986 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9943 in 2023

Peak: #8986 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #9943 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend55

Holding steady in the rankings.

Uniqueness45

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
ScottishCelticBoy1-syllableNatureEarthyGroundedUncommonRisingShort Name
Character
bold determinationquiet strengthindependent spiritsharp intellect
STRONG
High confidence

Croy is a Scottish boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Croy at a Glance
Meaning:From Scottish meaning 'small enclosure' or 'hollow', also possibly derived from Gaelic 'croich' relating to bloodstained or saffron-colored.
Language root:Scots Gaelic · Old Celtic
Peak rank:#8986 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Roy◈Troy◈CroyCloyGroyTrey
Similar Style
Roan◈Rowan◈Ross◈Lachlan◈CallumAngus
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Croy
IslaSkye◈EwanFinlay◈CeliaDuncan
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Roan◈
Irish · #1350
↑↑ Surging
Rowan◈
Celtic · #71
→ Stable
Ross◈
Scottish · #1359
↑↑ Surging
Lachlan◈
Scottish · #691
↑ Rising
Callum
Celtic · #159
↑ Rising
Angus
Scottish · #2149
↓ Fading
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Croy · Overview
Summary

Croy is a Scottish boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Earthy character
Croy carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
croy.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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