Cloyd Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationCLOYD / /klɔɪd/Welsh; English
Meaning
Welsh: 'lame'; English: 'sword'
Historical & Cultural Background
Cloyd is a name of Welsh origin, often associated with the meaning 'lame'. It has also been used in English contexts, where it can refer to a sword. The name is relatively uncommon and has historical roots in both Welsh and English cultures. It may also be linked to geographical locations in Wales.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cloyd was first seen in the United States in 1880. Cloyd has ranked as high as #782 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Cloyd has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cloyd (1961)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 12 |
| 1881 | 10 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1883 | 9 |
| 1884 | 12 |
| 1885 | 7 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1888 | 13 |
| 1889 | 12 |
| 1890 | 10 |
| 1891 | 13 |
| 1892 | 19 |
| 1893 | 12 |
| 1894 | 11 |
| 1895 | 10 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1899 | 11 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 12 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1905 | 12 |
| 1906 | 11 |
| 1907 | 13 |
| 1908 | 16 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 20 |
| 1912 | 32 |
| 1913 | 30 |
| 1914 | 46 |
| 1915 | 84 |
| 1916 | 65 |
| 1917 | 72 |
| 1918 | 91 |
| 1919 | 85 |
| 1920 | 73 |
| 1921 | 83 |
| 1922 | 59 |
| 1923 | 69 |
| 1924 | 67 |
| 1925 | 86 |
| 1926 | 75 |
| 1927 | 71 |
| 1928 | 67 |
| 1929 | 69 |
| 1930 | 55 |
| 1931 | 52 |
| 1932 | 52 |
| 1933 | 58 |
| 1934 | 59 |
| 1935 | 58 |
| 1936 | 56 |
| 1937 | 40 |
| 1938 | 57 |
| 1939 | 33 |
| 1940 | 50 |
| 1941 | 49 |
| 1942 | 46 |
| 1943 | 43 |
| 1944 | 35 |
| 1945 | 26 |
| 1946 | 43 |
| 1947 | 42 |
| 1948 | 41 |
| 1949 | 45 |
| 1950 | 40 |
| 1951 | 24 |
| 1952 | 25 |
| 1953 | 27 |
| 1954 | 33 |
| 1955 | 31 |
| 1956 | 21 |
| 1957 | 25 |
| 1958 | 23 |
| 1959 | 28 |
| 1960 | 23 |
| 1961 | 24 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 20 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |