What does the name Coy mean?

Coy is a boy name of English origin: quiet, shy.

When was the name Coy most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Coy peaked in the 1900s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

What are names similar to Coy?

Names similar to Coy in origin and style include Clay, Cole, Grey, Gray, Case.

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Coy

boy name

Origin

English

Syllables

Peak era

1900s/2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

quiet, shy

Popularity, 1890–2024

peak 1900s2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Coy peaked in the 1900s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

Names that fit alongside Coy

Clay Cole Grey Gray Case Boy

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