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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Hoy — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Howland|Hoyt
ScottishBoy→ Stable

Hoy

HOY · 1 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13052 in 2022

Peak: #13052 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13052 in 2022

Peak: #13052 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 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)19712022

Rank #13052 · Falling since 1971

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

Namesake Score
28
Higher than 28% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Hoy scores lower overall — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
30

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ScottishGaelicOne-syllableStrongEarthyPlace-nameRisingMasculineShort-form
Character
determined spiritbold energyspirited couragequick wit
STRONG
High confidence

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

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:—
Hoy at a Glance
Meaning:From Scottish meaning 'high' or 'tall', possibly derived from Norse origins. A place name turned given name with strong Highland heritage.
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Norse
Peak rank:#13052 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Hoy · Overview
Summary

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

Search interest: 65/100 → Stable

Strengths
Earthy · Strong character
Hoy carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
hoy.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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