Masculine dossier · first seen 1889

Foy

Extinct Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1921
Peak births
68
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation

Quick answers about Foy

How many people are named Foy?

Based on SSA birth records through 2005, an estimated 453 Americans born with the name Foy may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 2005.

How rare is Foy?

Foy has not appeared in SSA records since 2005. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.

How old is the typical Foy?

The median age of a living American named Foy is approximately 69 years, with most bearers falling between 58 and 78 years old.

Is Foy still popular?

No. Foy is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 2005.

Where is Foy most common?

Foy has its strongest geographic signal in Alabama, where it appears 9.1× more often than the national baseline.

1889Peak 19212025
peak 1921 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
2,112