Roy is a distinctive choice, ranked #728 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Roy in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#728
US Rank #525
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About the Name Roy
Roy is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 350 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #399 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Roy is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Roy in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #541, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Roy
Bidhan Chandra Roy — Bidhan Chandra Roy was an Indian physician and politician who served as Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1950 until his death in 1962.
Rita La Roy — Rita La Roy was an American actress and dancer, beginning her career in 1929, and having her last significant role in 1940.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Roy
Unlikely. With around 48 UK babies named Roy per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Roy in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Roy is rising: up 422 places since 2020, to #728 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #399 in 1996.
Roy is more popular in the US (#541) than in the UK (#800). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Roy include: Drew Roy, Patrick Roy and Roy Wood Jr.. Short summaries for each appear below.
Roy ranks #541 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
48
UK babies named Roy (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 422 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Roy
Almost certainly the only Roy in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Roy
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Roy Harris Jenkins, Baron Jenkins of Hillhead was a British politician and writer who served as President of the European Commission from 1977 to 1981.
Patrick Jacques Roy is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach, executive, and former player who most recently was the head coach for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Roy Norris Wood Jr. is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer who first became well known for his correspondent appearances on The Daily Show.