Holding steady.
Popularity of Cloy since 1914
Babies named Cloy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 51 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cloy is a rare given name of uncertain origin, likely a diminutive of Clovis or a transferred surname. Its recorded use in the U.S. began in 1914, and it reached its peak popularity in 1932, though it never entered the top 1,000 names. The name has remained stable in usage over the decades, with 2025 data showing no recorded births. Cloy was primarily used for boys, and its top states of usage were none, indicating an even but scant distribution. As a short, one-syllable name, it fits with other early 20th-century names like Roy and Floyd, though it never achieved their level of adoption.
The name Cloy is of uncertain origin, though it likely arose as a short form or diminutive of names such as Clovis, which is of Germanic origin. Alternatively, it may have developed as a given name from the English surname Cloy, itself possibly derived from a place name. Cloy saw modest use in the United States during the early to mid-20th century, peaking in 1932 but never entering widespread popularity.
Sibling names for Cloy
Names that share Cloy's style, for a brother or sister.
