unisex name
Loey
LOH-ee (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 43
Loey is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 88% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 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 1970, when 11 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Loey Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Loey?
In 2024, Loey 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 Loey 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 Loey
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Loey Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Loey over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Loey
- English LOH-ee
Sibling Names for Loey
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Loey — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Loey
How popular is the name Loey?
In 2024, Loey 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 Loey a girl's or a boy's name?
Loey is used for both girls and boys. About 88% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Loey?
Loey has 2 syllables.
When was Loey most popular?
Loey peaked in 1970, when 11 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.