Hy is an uncommon and unique given name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word "ύ" (y), which stands for "and". It's a unisex name, although it's more commonly found among males. Hy can also be considered a shortened form of names like Hyacinth or Hydrangea.
The name Hy has seen a resurgence in popularity recently, with the highest number of births occurring in the years 2020 and 2017, each with 7 births. The name was less common in the middle of the 20th century, with only two occurrences between 1955 and 1970. However, it began to regain popularity from the late 1990s onwards, with at least one birth per year since 1997. Overall, there have been a total of 112 births named Hy since 1914.