Guy
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Guide; Leader
Background: The name Guy originates from the Old French name 'Gui,' which is derived from the Latin 'Guido,' meaning 'guide' or 'leader.' This name appears in historical texts and was used by notable figures, contributing to its lasting presence.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#333
Total births
90,999
Most popular decade
1950s
(57,636 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-372 ranks)
Years in Top 100
22
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.5% male
0.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 239
- First year rank
- #68
- Peak year
- 1957
- Peak year births
- 2,301
- Peak rank
- #149
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 111
- Recent rank
- #1,558
Female
- First year
- 1890
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #1,210
- Peak year
- 1926
- Peak year births
- 18
- Peak rank
- #2,076
- Most recent year
- 1982
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #10,517
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).