Boy · #12,135 in 2026

Quy

Name: Popularity of the name Quy in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Quy, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,135

Peak Rank

#4,759 (1991)

Total Babies

111

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1980

First Year

2013

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#4759

Peak Rank

111

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Quy

Quy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1980, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 11 Quys were born — ranking #4,759 that year. As of 2026, Quy ranks #12,135 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 111 Quys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Quy

Phonetically similar names — useful when Quy is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Qui
Cui
Kwi
Kwee
Quo
Qua
Cuo
Quoi
Kwai
Chua
Quot
Kwa

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Quy

What does the name Quy mean?

Quy is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Quy in 2026?

In 2026, Quy ranks #12,135 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Quy most popular?

Quy reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #4,759 that year with 11 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Quy most popular?

Quy has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Quy.

Is Quy a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Quy is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Quy?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Quy include Raphel, Deadrick, Deaundra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Quy

Quy is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 111 births in the dataset. Quy's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #4,759. Use the chart and map above to compare Quy's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.