Total births
2,112
Unisex name · since 1889
Foy
Since 1889, U.S. Social Security records show 2,112 babies named Foy, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,112
- total births
- 1889–2005
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
2,112 boys have been named Foy since 1889, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Foy recorded 2,112 times among boys since 1889, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1889 to 2005.
- 2,112 total births
- 1889–2005 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,112 boys have been named Foy since 1889, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2005.
- 2,112
- total births
- 1889–2005
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Foy was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
68 babies were named Foy in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Foy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Foy's SSA record in two at 1942 and the more recent half accounts for 33% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 67%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1894, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 68, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Foy at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1889
Foy popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1889–2005
- Peak year (1921)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 117 years of records
Foy popularity over time - girls
421 total births recorded since 1902 (Foy as girls' name)
Foy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Foy's strongest decade.
522 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Foy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1890s 19
1890s
19 births
- 1900s 53
1900s
53 births
- 1910s
1910s
375 births
- 1920s
1920s
522 births
- 1930s
1930s
376 births
- 1940s
1940s
325 births
- 1950s
1950s
210 births
- 1960s 123
1960s
123 births
- 1970s 64
1970s
64 births
- 1980s 28
1980s
28 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 522 births (25% of all-time use).
How Foy compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Foy's total volume
Foy vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Foy by state
Where Foy concentrates geographically, total births since 1889
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 363 | 17.2% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 289 | 13.7% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 232 | 11.0% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 59 | 2.8% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 49 | 2.3% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #7 | Florida | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.2% |
Texas share of Foy's total US births 17.2%
Even split
363 of 2,112 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Foy? ▼
Since 1889, Social Security records show 2,112 babies named Foy. The most recent recorded year was 2005. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 68 births.
When was Foy most popular? ▼
Foy was most popular in the 1920s decade with 522 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Foy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Foy are Texas (363 births), Alabama (289 births), North Carolina (232 births).
Is Foy a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Foy is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,112 births, and as a girl's name it has 421 births.
How long has the name Foy been used? ▼
Foy has been recorded in Social Security data since 1889, spanning 117 years of data through 2005.
What names are similar to Foy? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Foye, Foyster. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Foy's data
- Foy's decade-level peak was the 1920s (522 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Foys (363 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Foy
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Foy
Compare Foy side by side: Foy vs Foye Foy vs Foyster
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1889–2005 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Foy: Baby Name Since 1889 - 2,112 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/foy. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Foy draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.