Guy
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Guy
The patron saint of comedians and dancers (also known as St Vitus) has a name that is both the ultimate everyman, and has a hint of British aristocracy. In the States, Guy was most popular in the 1950s. Now he hovers steadily below the Top 1000, in the sweet spot of familiar but not overused. With the meteoric rise of Kai, Guy may have potential with parents looking for a more classic name with a similar sound.
Guy is also given to girls.
Pronounced GEE.
As of October 2026, Guy ranked #1637 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #65 in 1892, Nameberry popularity #308.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,187 | 156 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #1,193 | 155 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #1,299 | 140 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #1,188 | 157 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #1,309 | 139 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #1,133 | 172 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #1,360 | 130 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #1,504 | 118 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #1,435 | 127 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #1,567 | 111 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #1,561 | 111 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #1,637 | 103 | — | 0 |
World rankings
Guy for boys
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Guy in pop culture
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