Holding steady.
Popularity of Quy since 1980
Babies named Quy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 57 |
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Quy is a rare Vietnamese name that has never appeared in the U.S. Social Security Administration's top 1000 names since records began. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1980 and reached its peak usage in 1991, when it was given to fewer than five boys. Since then, its usage has remained stable at very low numbers, with fewer than five births per year. The name has never been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its extremely low frequency. Quy is predominantly used for boys, consistent with its Vietnamese origin. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for families seeking a name with Vietnamese cultural roots.
Quy is used as a given name in Vietnam, though its exact etymology is unclear. It may be derived from the Vietnamese word 'quý' meaning 'precious' or 'valuable'. The name has appeared infrequently in U.S. Social Security records since the 1980s, likely among Vietnamese-American families.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Quý
Sibling names for Quy
Names that share Quy's style, for a brother or sister.
