Loyd Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLOYD / lɔɪdEnglish; Welsh
Meaning
English: gray; Welsh: son of the gray one
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Loyd is derived from the Welsh surname 'Llwyd', which means 'gray'. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century. The name is often associated with nobility and has historical significance in Welsh culture. Loyd can also be seen as a variant of the name Lloyd, which is more commonly used.
Trend Summary
The name Loyd has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a decline in usage over recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lloyd
International Variants
- Lloydd (Welsh)
Famous people named Loyd
Loyd Grossman is a television presenter and food writer known for his work on culinary shows in the UK.
Loyd Carr is a notable American football player recognized for his contributions to the sport.
Fictional characters named Loyd
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Loyd was first seen in the United States in 1880. Loyd has ranked as high as #450 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Loyd has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Loyd (1998)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 14 |
| 1881 | 11 |
| 1882 | 16 |
| 1883 | 13 |
| 1884 | 30 |
| 1885 | 24 |
| 1886 | 21 |
| 1887 | 20 |
| 1888 | 28 |
| 1889 | 31 |
| 1890 | 32 |
| 1891 | 29 |
| 1892 | 41 |
| 1893 | 49 |
| 1894 | 36 |
| 1895 | 55 |
| 1896 | 56 |
| 1897 | 61 |
| 1898 | 55 |
| 1899 | 46 |
| 1900 | 64 |
| 1901 | 60 |
| 1902 | 61 |
| 1903 | 70 |
| 1904 | 57 |
| 1905 | 53 |
| 1906 | 70 |
| 1907 | 68 |
| 1908 | 61 |
| 1909 | 79 |
| 1910 | 99 |
| 1911 | 137 |
| 1912 | 196 |
| 1913 | 235 |
| 1914 | 312 |
| 1915 | 436 |
| 1916 | 467 |
| 1917 | 488 |
| 1918 | 567 |
| 1919 | 604 |
| 1920 | 582 |
| 1921 | 600 |
| 1922 | 582 |
| 1923 | 606 |
| 1924 | 605 |
| 1925 | 554 |
| 1926 | 623 |
| 1927 | 599 |
| 1928 | 540 |
| 1929 | 506 |
| 1930 | 499 |
| 1931 | 515 |
| 1932 | 448 |
| 1933 | 407 |
| 1934 | 363 |
| 1935 | 383 |
| 1936 | 356 |
| 1937 | 372 |
| 1938 | 355 |
| 1939 | 366 |
| 1940 | 331 |
| 1941 | 334 |
| 1942 | 343 |
| 1943 | 316 |
| 1944 | 289 |
| 1945 | 236 |
| 1946 | 326 |
| 1947 | 313 |
| 1948 | 268 |
| 1949 | 236 |
| 1950 | 255 |
| 1951 | 231 |
| 1952 | 247 |
| 1953 | 232 |
| 1954 | 192 |
| 1955 | 211 |
| 1956 | 198 |
| 1957 | 190 |
| 1958 | 171 |
| 1959 | 185 |
| 1960 | 147 |
| 1961 | 176 |
| 1962 | 146 |
| 1963 | 156 |
| 1964 | 111 |
| 1965 | 107 |
| 1966 | 90 |
| 1967 | 104 |
| 1968 | 91 |
| 1969 | 84 |
| 1970 | 105 |
| 1971 | 110 |
| 1972 | 70 |
| 1973 | 60 |
| 1974 | 55 |
| 1975 | 68 |
| 1976 | 59 |
| 1977 | 48 |
| 1978 | 46 |
| 1979 | 32 |
| 1980 | 62 |
| 1981 | 57 |
| 1982 | 50 |
| 1983 | 33 |
| 1984 | 37 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1986 | 37 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 35 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 23 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |