Lloyd Boy

Popularity: #831 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 9
27%
WA 7
21%
NY 6
18%
VA 6
18%
FL 5
15%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880104
188187
1882121
188398
1884122
1885109
1886144
1887127
1888175
1889167
1890182
1891185
1892268
1893211
1894253
1895263
1896308
1897258
1898265
1899287
1900337
1901285
1902344
1903299
1904324
1905369
1906357
1907386
1908394
1909412
1910545
1911590
19121,227
19131,521
19141,884
19152,653
19162,926
19173,417
19183,742
19193,238
19203,454
19213,536
19223,364
19233,387
19243,350
19253,324
19263,278
19273,325
19283,158
19292,949
19302,839
19312,704
19322,590
19332,413
19342,339
19352,296
19362,160
19372,157
19382,215
19392,087
19402,067
19412,251
19422,463
19432,443
19442,312
19452,220
19462,496
19472,630
19482,391
19492,330
19502,119
19512,299
19522,277
19532,169
19542,114
19552,030
19561,979
19571,922
19581,840
19591,871
19601,732
19611,685
19621,542
19631,547
19641,460
19651,295
19661,115
19671,081
19681,004
1969967
1970990
1971948
1972751
1973695
1974631
1975635
1976533
1977559
1978518
1979552
1980561
1981559
1982505
1983473
1984432
1985448
1986410
1987419
1988389
1989404
1990391
1991342
1992343
1993290
1994290
1995254
1996210
1997227
1998165
1999187
2000166
2001174
2002158
2003133
2004136
2005142
2006162
2007152
2008163
2009131
2010127
2011147
2012128
2013136
2014120
2015110
2016111
2017105
2018119
2019101
202090
2021113
202299
202390
202493