Boyd Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBOYD / /bɔɪd/Scottish; Irish
Meaning
Scottish: yellow; Irish: from the yellow place
Historical & Cultural Background
Boyd is a name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic word 'buidhe,' meaning yellow. It is often associated with the Boyd family, a prominent clan in Scottish history. The name has also been used in Ireland, where it signifies a geographical connection. Boyd has been used as both a surname and a given name.
Trend Summary
Boyd has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
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Famous people named Boyd
Boyd Holbrook is an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'The Predator' and 'Gone Girl.'.
Boyd Rice is an American musician and artist recognized for his work in the industrial music genre.
Fictional characters named Boyd
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Boyd was first seen in the United States in 1880. Boyd has ranked as high as #493 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Utah, Kentucky, and California. In the past 5 years the name Boyd has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Boyd (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 16 |
| 1881 | 24 |
| 1882 | 29 |
| 1883 | 21 |
| 1884 | 24 |
| 1885 | 40 |
| 1886 | 43 |
| 1887 | 26 |
| 1888 | 41 |
| 1889 | 47 |
| 1890 | 35 |
| 1891 | 29 |
| 1892 | 37 |
| 1893 | 35 |
| 1894 | 46 |
| 1895 | 31 |
| 1896 | 34 |
| 1897 | 37 |
| 1898 | 34 |
| 1899 | 53 |
| 1900 | 62 |
| 1901 | 42 |
| 1902 | 42 |
| 1903 | 41 |
| 1904 | 46 |
| 1905 | 40 |
| 1906 | 54 |
| 1907 | 54 |
| 1908 | 61 |
| 1909 | 68 |
| 1910 | 86 |
| 1911 | 85 |
| 1912 | 171 |
| 1913 | 197 |
| 1914 | 287 |
| 1915 | 335 |
| 1916 | 384 |
| 1917 | 388 |
| 1918 | 433 |
| 1919 | 415 |
| 1920 | 457 |
| 1921 | 438 |
| 1922 | 508 |
| 1923 | 429 |
| 1924 | 459 |
| 1925 | 493 |
| 1926 | 432 |
| 1927 | 440 |
| 1928 | 446 |
| 1929 | 460 |
| 1930 | 430 |
| 1931 | 426 |
| 1932 | 397 |
| 1933 | 406 |
| 1934 | 398 |
| 1935 | 351 |
| 1936 | 356 |
| 1937 | 419 |
| 1938 | 413 |
| 1939 | 361 |
| 1940 | 374 |
| 1941 | 412 |
| 1942 | 393 |
| 1943 | 405 |
| 1944 | 345 |
| 1945 | 318 |
| 1946 | 362 |
| 1947 | 427 |
| 1948 | 354 |
| 1949 | 345 |
| 1950 | 342 |
| 1951 | 365 |
| 1952 | 397 |
| 1953 | 390 |
| 1954 | 343 |
| 1955 | 370 |
| 1956 | 377 |
| 1957 | 387 |
| 1958 | 365 |
| 1959 | 378 |
| 1960 | 370 |
| 1961 | 356 |
| 1962 | 407 |
| 1963 | 339 |
| 1964 | 337 |
| 1965 | 285 |
| 1966 | 265 |
| 1967 | 252 |
| 1968 | 271 |
| 1969 | 251 |
| 1970 | 273 |
| 1971 | 185 |
| 1972 | 154 |
| 1973 | 148 |
| 1974 | 151 |
| 1975 | 137 |
| 1976 | 111 |
| 1977 | 115 |
| 1978 | 102 |
| 1979 | 102 |
| 1980 | 98 |
| 1981 | 96 |
| 1982 | 100 |
| 1983 | 68 |
| 1984 | 76 |
| 1985 | 79 |
| 1986 | 67 |
| 1987 | 54 |
| 1988 | 54 |
| 1989 | 50 |
| 1990 | 64 |
| 1991 | 57 |
| 1992 | 57 |
| 1993 | 55 |
| 1994 | 58 |
| 1995 | 53 |
| 1996 | 51 |
| 1997 | 63 |
| 1998 | 45 |
| 1999 | 41 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2001 | 40 |
| 2002 | 51 |
| 2003 | 43 |
| 2004 | 44 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 63 |
| 2008 | 51 |
| 2009 | 43 |
| 2010 | 49 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2012 | 73 |
| 2013 | 75 |
| 2014 | 99 |
| 2015 | 81 |
| 2016 | 99 |
| 2017 | 122 |
| 2018 | 117 |
| 2019 | 97 |
| 2020 | 109 |
| 2021 | 106 |
| 2022 | 107 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 65 |