Voy
A Thai name possibly meaning "to escort" or "to guide".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Voy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Voy today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Voy births was 1918 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Voy. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Voy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1918
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1918 SSA rank
#4,781
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Voy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Voy by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Voy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Voy
The name Voy is a diminutive form of the Russian name Vavila, which itself is derived from the Latin name Vibius. The name Vibius can be traced back to ancient Rome and is believed to have originated as a family name or cognomen from the Latin word "vibrare," meaning "to shake" or "to vibrate."
Historically, the name Voy gained prominence in parts of Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia and neighboring regions, where it was commonly used as a shortened version of Vavila. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Voy can be found in medieval Russian chronicles, where it appeared as a given name among members of the nobility and clergy.
In terms of notable historical figures bearing the name Voy, one can mention Voy Osypovych Prytsak (1919-2008), a renowned Ukrainian-American historian and linguist who specialized in the study of the Turkic and Slavic peoples. He made significant contributions to the field of Oriental studies and authored numerous influential works on the history and culture of Eurasia.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Voy was Voy Ivanovich Shyshkov (1873-1945), a Russian military officer who served in the Imperial Russian Army during World War I. He played a crucial role in the defense of Riga and was awarded the prestigious Order of St. George for his bravery and leadership.
In the realm of literature, one can mention Voy Kukharchuk (1911-1967), a Ukrainian poet and writer who is considered one of the pioneers of Soviet Ukrainian literature. His works, which often explored themes of rural life and the struggles of the working class, were widely acclaimed and influential in his time.
Moving to the field of music, Voy Vasylenko (1893-1967) was a prominent Ukrainian composer and conductor who made significant contributions to the development of Ukrainian classical music. He is particularly known for his orchestral works and operas, which drew inspiration from Ukrainian folk traditions and celebrated the country's cultural heritage.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning Voy Chernoivan (1896-1979), a Bulgarian artist and painter who was a prominent figure in the Bulgarian avant-garde movement of the early 20th century. His bold and expressive works, which often explored themes of rural life and social commentary, were highly influential and helped shape the development of modern Bulgarian art.
People
Voy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Voy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Voy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Voy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Voy going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Voy a common name?
We classify Voy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Voy most popular?
The single biggest year for Voy was 1918, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Voy is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Voy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Voy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Voy in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Voy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Voy in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Voy can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Voy?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.