Lloyd Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLOYD / /lɔɪd/Welsh; English
Meaning
Welsh: gray; English: gray-haired
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lloyd has Welsh origins, derived from the word 'llwyd,' meaning gray. It has been used as both a surname and a given name in Wales. The name gained popularity in England during the 19th century. It is often associated with nobility and has been borne by various notable figures throughout history.
Trend Summary
Lloyd has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lloyde
International Variants
- Lloyd (English)
Famous people named Lloyd
Lloyd George was a British statesman who served as Prime Minister during World War I.
Lloyd Banks is an American rapper known for being a member of the hip-hop group G-Unit.
Lloyd Nolan was an American actor recognized for his roles in film and television during the mid-20th century.
Lloyd Bridges was an American actor famous for his work in film and television, particularly in the series 'Sea Hunt.'.
Fictional characters named Lloyd
Lloyd Garmadon is a character from the 'Ninjago' franchise, known as a ninja and the son of Lord Garmadon.
Lloyd Christmas is a character in the film 'Dumb and Dumber,' portrayed as a dim-witted but lovable protagonist.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lloyd was first seen in the United States in 1880. Lloyd has ranked as high as #120 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Lloyd has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lloyd (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 9 | |
WA | 7 | |
NY | 6 | |
VA | 6 | |
FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 104 |
1881 | 87 |
1882 | 121 |
1883 | 98 |
1884 | 122 |
1885 | 109 |
1886 | 144 |
1887 | 127 |
1888 | 175 |
1889 | 167 |
1890 | 182 |
1891 | 185 |
1892 | 268 |
1893 | 211 |
1894 | 253 |
1895 | 263 |
1896 | 308 |
1897 | 258 |
1898 | 265 |
1899 | 287 |
1900 | 337 |
1901 | 285 |
1902 | 344 |
1903 | 299 |
1904 | 324 |
1905 | 369 |
1906 | 357 |
1907 | 386 |
1908 | 394 |
1909 | 412 |
1910 | 545 |
1911 | 590 |
1912 | 1,227 |
1913 | 1,521 |
1914 | 1,884 |
1915 | 2,653 |
1916 | 2,926 |
1917 | 3,417 |
1918 | 3,742 |
1919 | 3,238 |
1920 | 3,454 |
1921 | 3,536 |
1922 | 3,364 |
1923 | 3,387 |
1924 | 3,350 |
1925 | 3,324 |
1926 | 3,278 |
1927 | 3,325 |
1928 | 3,158 |
1929 | 2,949 |
1930 | 2,839 |
1931 | 2,704 |
1932 | 2,590 |
1933 | 2,413 |
1934 | 2,339 |
1935 | 2,296 |
1936 | 2,160 |
1937 | 2,157 |
1938 | 2,215 |
1939 | 2,087 |
1940 | 2,067 |
1941 | 2,251 |
1942 | 2,463 |
1943 | 2,443 |
1944 | 2,312 |
1945 | 2,220 |
1946 | 2,496 |
1947 | 2,630 |
1948 | 2,391 |
1949 | 2,330 |
1950 | 2,119 |
1951 | 2,299 |
1952 | 2,277 |
1953 | 2,169 |
1954 | 2,114 |
1955 | 2,030 |
1956 | 1,979 |
1957 | 1,922 |
1958 | 1,840 |
1959 | 1,871 |
1960 | 1,732 |
1961 | 1,685 |
1962 | 1,542 |
1963 | 1,547 |
1964 | 1,460 |
1965 | 1,295 |
1966 | 1,115 |
1967 | 1,081 |
1968 | 1,004 |
1969 | 967 |
1970 | 990 |
1971 | 948 |
1972 | 751 |
1973 | 695 |
1974 | 631 |
1975 | 635 |
1976 | 533 |
1977 | 559 |
1978 | 518 |
1979 | 552 |
1980 | 561 |
1981 | 559 |
1982 | 505 |
1983 | 473 |
1984 | 432 |
1985 | 448 |
1986 | 410 |
1987 | 419 |
1988 | 389 |
1989 | 404 |
1990 | 391 |
1991 | 342 |
1992 | 343 |
1993 | 290 |
1994 | 290 |
1995 | 254 |
1996 | 210 |
1997 | 227 |
1998 | 165 |
1999 | 187 |
2000 | 166 |
2001 | 174 |
2002 | 158 |
2003 | 133 |
2004 | 136 |
2005 | 142 |
2006 | 162 |
2007 | 152 |
2008 | 163 |
2009 | 131 |
2010 | 127 |
2011 | 147 |
2012 | 128 |
2013 | 136 |
2014 | 120 |
2015 | 110 |
2016 | 111 |
2017 | 105 |
2018 | 119 |
2019 | 101 |
2020 | 90 |
2021 | 113 |
2022 | 99 |
2023 | 90 |
2024 | 93 |