boy's name
Handy
ahn-DEE (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 833
Handy is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1916, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Handy Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 33 |
| 1890s | 26 |
| 1900s | 23 |
| 1910s | 95 |
| 1920s | 112 |
| 1930s | 73 |
| 1940s | 74 |
| 1950s | 50 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Handy?
In 2016, Handy was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Handy Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Handy
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Handy Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Handy over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Handy
- French ahn-DEE
Sibling Names for Handy
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Handy — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Handy
How popular is the name Handy?
In 2016, Handy was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Handy a girl's or a boy's name?
Handy is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Handy?
Handy has 2 syllables.
When was Handy most popular?
Handy peaked in 1916, when 16 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.