Foy" is of Irish origin and means 'peaceful'. It was traditionally used as a surname, but has become more popular as a given name for both boys and girls in recent years. The name Foy can also be derived from the French word 'foi', which means 'faith'. Some notable individuals with the surname Foy include Irish politician James Foy and American actress Dominique Foy.
The name Foy experienced varied popularity over the years with a peak of 18 births in 1912 and a consistent decline from the late 1930s onwards, reaching as low as 5 births in both 1941 and 1945.