Guy is an English name of Norman origin, derived from the Old French 'guie', meaning 'guide'. It was introduced to England by the Normans after the conquest and has been used consistently throughout the centuries. Guy is often associated with Guy Fawkes, a historical figure remembered for his role in the Gunpowder Plot. In terms of popularity, Guy peaked as a top 100 name in the U.S. during the mid-20th century but has since become less common.
The name Guy experienced fluctuations in popularity over the century, with peaks in the mid-20s and early 30s, and again in the late 50s to early 60s, reaching a high of 18 births in 1926 and 10 births in both 1961 and 1967. However, it dipped as low as 5 births in several years between the mid-30s and late 70s. Overall, there were 470 recorded births with the name Guy over this period.