Is Hoyle a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Hoyle is commonly used as a Boy name.

Hoyle Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationHOYL / hɔɪl

English; Old French

Meaning

English: from the hedged area; Old French: a surname derived from a place name

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Hoyle has its roots in English and Old French, often associated with geographical features. It was originally used as a surname before becoming a given name. The name is linked to the term 'hoyle,' which refers to a small enclosure or a hedged area. Hoyle is also notable in gaming contexts, particularly in reference to Hoyle's Rules, a collection of card game rules.

Trend Summary

The name Hoyle has seen limited popularity in the United States.

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International Variants

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Famous people named Hoyle

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Fictional characters named Hoyle

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Sibling Suggestions

Hugo Hayden Harlan Harrison Hendrix

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hoyle was first seen in the United States in 1907. Hoyle has ranked as high as #856 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Hoyle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hoyle (1954)

Year:

State	Births	Share
NC	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1907	5
1912	14
1913	17
1914	14
1915	13
1916	23
1917	32
1918	24
1919	26
1920	26
1921	25
1922	29
1923	32
1924	23
1925	38
1926	32
1927	23
1928	31
1929	29
1930	19
1931	28
1932	25
1933	17
1934	23
1935	23
1936	23
1937	24
1938	26
1939	19
1940	21
1941	19
1942	16
1943	18
1944	16
1945	19
1946	19
1947	16
1948	18
1949	16
1950	13
1951	10
1952	9
1953	13
1954	12
1955	10
1956	5
1957	9
1958	6
1959	6
1960	5
1961	8
1962	5
1963	5
1964	8
1967	5
1971	8
1977	5