Loyal Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationLOI-uhl / /ˈlɔɪ.əl/English; French
Meaning
English: faithful; French: loyal
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Loyal has roots in English and French, often associated with fidelity and allegiance. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century. The concept of loyalty has significant cultural importance in various societies, often linked to virtues such as trustworthiness and devotion.
Trend Summary
The name Loyal has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional spikes in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Loyall
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Loyal was first seen in the United States in 1882. Loyal has ranked as high as #1019 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Ohio, and California. In the past 5 years the name Loyal has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Loyal (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 25 | |
| NY | 24 | |
| OH | 20 | |
| NC | 18 | |
| LA | 16 | |
| CA | 16 | |
| FL | 14 | |
| PA | 12 | |
| TX | 12 | |
| VA | 11 | |
| TN | 8 | |
| AL | 8 | |
| MI | 7 | |
| WI | 7 | |
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1890 | 13 |
| 1891 | 11 |
| 1892 | 11 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 11 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1902 | 11 |
| 1903 | 14 |
| 1904 | 10 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 17 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1908 | 8 |
| 1909 | 17 |
| 1910 | 21 |
| 1911 | 13 |
| 1912 | 44 |
| 1913 | 45 |
| 1914 | 71 |
| 1915 | 68 |
| 1916 | 77 |
| 1917 | 74 |
| 1918 | 106 |
| 1919 | 95 |
| 1920 | 94 |
| 1921 | 85 |
| 1922 | 85 |
| 1923 | 105 |
| 1924 | 89 |
| 1925 | 98 |
| 1926 | 74 |
| 1927 | 75 |
| 1928 | 78 |
| 1929 | 68 |
| 1930 | 62 |
| 1931 | 85 |
| 1932 | 77 |
| 1933 | 60 |
| 1934 | 51 |
| 1935 | 45 |
| 1936 | 64 |
| 1937 | 48 |
| 1938 | 52 |
| 1939 | 50 |
| 1940 | 45 |
| 1941 | 54 |
| 1942 | 55 |
| 1943 | 67 |
| 1944 | 50 |
| 1945 | 57 |
| 1946 | 47 |
| 1947 | 52 |
| 1948 | 50 |
| 1949 | 25 |
| 1950 | 41 |
| 1951 | 23 |
| 1952 | 28 |
| 1953 | 15 |
| 1954 | 25 |
| 1955 | 25 |
| 1956 | 22 |
| 1957 | 25 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 30 |
| 1960 | 29 |
| 1961 | 19 |
| 1962 | 26 |
| 1963 | 30 |
| 1964 | 20 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 24 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 43 |
| 2013 | 44 |
| 2014 | 62 |
| 2015 | 71 |
| 2016 | 57 |
| 2017 | 72 |
| 2018 | 71 |
| 2019 | 106 |
| 2020 | 190 |
| 2021 | 336 |
| 2022 | 377 |
| 2023 | 356 |
| 2024 | 274 |