Boy · #7,224 in 2026

Roey

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

Current Rank

#7,224

Peak Rank

#7,224 (2024)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1997

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#7224

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Roey

Roey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 11 Roeys were born — ranking #7,224 that year. As of 2026, Roey ranks #7,224 for baby boys with 11 births, with steady use. In total, more than 99 Roeys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s 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 Roey

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

Roee
Rai
Roa
Aroa
Rouille
Rooah
Raii
Roach
Rove
Roche
Roache
Roesch

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Roey

What does the name Roey mean?

Roey is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Roey in 2026?

In 2026, Roey ranks #7,224 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Roey most popular?

Roey reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #7,224 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Roey a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Roey?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Roey include Graves, Nial, Silvan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Roey

Roey is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 99 births in the dataset. Roey's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #7,224. Use the chart and map above to compare Roey'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.