Holding steady.
Popularity of Etoy since 1912
Babies named Etoy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 47 |
| 1920s | 46 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 14 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Etoy is an elusive name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1912, with that year marking its only known peak. It has never ranked in the top 1,000 and remains one of the rarest names in the database, consistently used fewer than five times per year. Its trajectory is stable at near-zero usage, and it is predominantly recorded for girls. While its exact origins are unclear, it may be a creative variant of the French word for star, echoing the early 20th-century fashion for delicate, feminine names ending in 'y' or 'ie.' Etoy never achieved geographic concentration in any state, reflecting its scattered, ad hoc use. Today, it stands as a true rarity, a historical footnote in the landscape of American given names.
Etoy first appeared in U.S. records in 1912 but never gained widespread use. It may be an anglicized spelling of the French word "étoile" (star), or a creative respelling of a nickname like Etty or Toy. Its rarity suggests it was likely a spontaneous coinage rather than a traditional name with deep historical roots.
Sibling names for Etoy
Names that share Etoy's style, for a brother or sister.
