Floyd Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationFloyd / /flɔɪd/Welsh; English
Meaning
Welsh: gray; English: son of the gray one
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Floyd has Welsh origins, derived from the word 'llwyd,' meaning gray. It became more popular in English-speaking countries during the 19th century. The name is often associated with the surname Floyd, which has historical significance in various regions. It has been used in literature and popular culture, contributing to its recognition.
Trend Summary
Floyd has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Floydy
International Variants
- Floyd (English)
Famous people named Floyd
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a retired American professional boxer known for his undefeated record and multiple world championships.
Floyd Patterson was an American professional boxer who became the youngest heavyweight champion in history.
Floyd Landis is an American former professional road racing cyclist who won the Tour de France in 2006.
Floyd Cramer was an American pianist and songwriter known for his contributions to country music and rock and roll.
Fictional characters named Floyd
Floyd the Barber is a character from the television series 'The Andy Griffith Show,' known for his role as the town barber.
Floyd Pepper is a character from 'The Muppet Show,' serving as the bassist for Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Floyd was first seen in the United States in 1880. Floyd has ranked as high as #128 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, Illinois, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Floyd has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Floyd (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
PA | 6 | |
IL | 5 | |
OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 206 |
1881 | 178 |
1882 | 231 |
1883 | 217 |
1884 | 263 |
1885 | 259 |
1886 | 275 |
1887 | 232 |
1888 | 302 |
1889 | 313 |
1890 | 341 |
1891 | 336 |
1892 | 420 |
1893 | 351 |
1894 | 445 |
1895 | 427 |
1896 | 396 |
1897 | 451 |
1898 | 434 |
1899 | 356 |
1900 | 555 |
1901 | 423 |
1902 | 471 |
1903 | 472 |
1904 | 446 |
1905 | 523 |
1906 | 458 |
1907 | 521 |
1908 | 529 |
1909 | 570 |
1910 | 687 |
1911 | 734 |
1912 | 1,438 |
1913 | 1,740 |
1914 | 2,090 |
1915 | 2,824 |
1916 | 2,783 |
1917 | 2,820 |
1918 | 3,235 |
1919 | 3,121 |
1920 | 3,260 |
1921 | 3,255 |
1922 | 3,221 |
1923 | 3,143 |
1924 | 3,165 |
1925 | 3,524 |
1926 | 3,623 |
1927 | 3,549 |
1928 | 3,338 |
1929 | 3,079 |
1930 | 3,077 |
1931 | 2,707 |
1932 | 2,667 |
1933 | 2,541 |
1934 | 2,533 |
1935 | 2,506 |
1936 | 2,229 |
1937 | 2,388 |
1938 | 2,145 |
1939 | 2,094 |
1940 | 2,012 |
1941 | 2,109 |
1942 | 2,172 |
1943 | 2,226 |
1944 | 2,095 |
1945 | 1,986 |
1946 | 2,124 |
1947 | 2,212 |
1948 | 2,040 |
1949 | 2,020 |
1950 | 1,890 |
1951 | 1,935 |
1952 | 1,860 |
1953 | 1,875 |
1954 | 1,871 |
1955 | 1,715 |
1956 | 1,728 |
1957 | 1,825 |
1958 | 1,627 |
1959 | 1,533 |
1960 | 1,464 |
1961 | 1,439 |
1962 | 1,342 |
1963 | 1,294 |
1964 | 1,200 |
1965 | 1,055 |
1966 | 943 |
1967 | 870 |
1968 | 829 |
1969 | 799 |
1970 | 754 |
1971 | 735 |
1972 | 610 |
1973 | 606 |
1974 | 591 |
1975 | 521 |
1976 | 448 |
1977 | 490 |
1978 | 477 |
1979 | 448 |
1980 | 445 |
1981 | 431 |
1982 | 395 |
1983 | 356 |
1984 | 330 |
1985 | 303 |
1986 | 328 |
1987 | 326 |
1988 | 275 |
1989 | 293 |
1990 | 251 |
1991 | 247 |
1992 | 195 |
1993 | 224 |
1994 | 184 |
1995 | 150 |
1996 | 134 |
1997 | 145 |
1998 | 141 |
1999 | 117 |
2000 | 139 |
2001 | 121 |
2002 | 109 |
2003 | 104 |
2004 | 114 |
2005 | 98 |
2006 | 94 |
2007 | 113 |
2008 | 108 |
2009 | 105 |
2010 | 79 |
2011 | 88 |
2012 | 80 |
2013 | 91 |
2014 | 87 |
2015 | 107 |
2016 | 118 |
2017 | 97 |
2018 | 85 |
2019 | 78 |
2020 | 70 |
2021 | 77 |
2022 | 64 |
2023 | 53 |
2024 | 67 |