Loyola Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationloy-OH-lah / lɔɪˈoʊləSpanish; Basque
Meaning
Spanish: 'loyal'; Basque: 'from Loyola'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Loyola is derived from the Spanish town of Loyola, which is known for being the birthplace of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order. The name has been used in various contexts, particularly in religious and educational institutions. It carries connotations of loyalty and faithfulness, reflecting its etymological roots.
Trend Summary
The name Loyola has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional spikes in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Loyola
International Variants
- Loyola (Spanish)
Famous people named Loyola
Loyola Marymount University is named after Saint Ignatius of Loyola and is a prominent institution in Los Angeles.
Fictional characters named Loyola
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Loyola was first seen in the United States in 1888. Loyola has ranked as high as #871 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Loyola has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Loyola (1915)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 14 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 21 |
| 1917 | 20 |
| 1918 | 17 |
| 1919 | 20 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 19 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1924 | 16 |
| 1925 | 18 |
| 1926 | 27 |
| 1927 | 18 |
| 1928 | 24 |
| 1929 | 15 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 18 |
| 1936 | 18 |
| 1937 | 15 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1958 | 6 |