How old is someone named Coy?
The average Coy is 41 years old.
Half of all living Coys are between 19 and 63.
When was Coy popular?
Few names are as steady as Coy. It peaked in 1919, but babies have been named Coy every year since records began, and 123 were in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 372 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,718 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,424 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 2,104 | 270 |
| 1940s | 1,927 | 820 |
| 1950s | 1,467 | 970 |
| 1960s | 1,143 | 930 |
| 1970s | 1,087 | 980 |
| 1980s | 1,093 | 1,000 |
| 1990s | 1,144 | 1,100 |
| 2000s | 1,412 | 1,400 |
| 2010s | 1,414 | 1,400 |
| 2020s | 698 | 690 |
How many Coys are still alive?
About 9,600 Coys are alive in the US today. That's 53% of the roughly 18,000 babies named Coy since 1880.
Roughly half of all Coys ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Coy?
About one in four living Coys are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Coy an old name?
Somewhat. Coy is older than 68 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Coy will be 41 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Coy a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 97% of living Coys are men.
Names the same age as Coy
NAME TWIN
Coy's name twin is Elvin. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Elvin's age curve is the closest match to Coy's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Coy
How old is the average Coy?
The average Coy in the US is 41 years old. The median is 39, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Coy?
About 9,600 Coys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 18,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Coy most popular?
In 1919, when about 280 baby boys were named Coy.
Is Coy a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 23% of living Coys, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this