Hoyt
Every Hoyt since 1880 — 8,572 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hoyt
Hoyt is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,854 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 8,572 American babies have been named Hoyt. Its peak came in 1922, when 176 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hoyt stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hoyt year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 44 | #2,854 |
| 2024 | — | — | 55 | #2,487 |
| 2023 | — | — | 64 | #2,233 |
| 2022 | — | — | 86 | #1,858 |
| 2021 | — | — | 82 | #1,875 |
| 2020 | — | — | 73 | #1,970 |
| 2019 | — | — | 86 | #1,797 |
| 2018 | — | — | 93 | #1,691 |
| 2017 | — | — | 100 | #1,606 |
| 2016 | — | — | 107 | #1,548 |
| 2015 | — | — | 124 | #1,390 |
| 2014 | — | — | 94 | #1,646 |
| 2013 | — | — | 101 | #1,559 |
| 2012 | — | — | 95 | #1,629 |
| 2011 | — | — | 81 | #1,787 |
| 2010 | — | — | 78 | #1,859 |
| 2009 | — | — | 54 | #2,389 |
| 2008 | — | — | 51 | #2,486 |
| 2007 | — | — | 45 | #2,700 |
| 2006 | — | — | 37 | #2,997 |
| 2005 | — | — | 32 | #3,190 |
| 2004 | — | — | 26 | #3,569 |
| 2003 | — | — | 15 | #5,131 |
| 2002 | — | — | 15 | #4,997 |
| 2001 | — | — | 19 | #4,187 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #6,063 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,285 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,260 |
| 1985 | — | — | 30 | #1,935 |
| 1980 | — | — | 16 | #2,878 |
| 1975 | — | — | 27 | #1,809 |
| 1970 | — | — | 38 | #1,358 |
| 1965 | — | — | 69 | #884 |
| 1960 | — | — | 51 | #1,088 |
| 1955 | — | — | 81 | #815 |
| 1950 | — | — | 71 | #810 |
| 1945 | — | — | 77 | #693 |
| 1940 | — | — | 88 | #637 |
| 1935 | — | — | 125 | #514 |
| 1930 | — | — | 162 | #466 |
| 1925 | — | — | 140 | #518 |
| 1920 | — | — | 164 | #476 |
| 1915 | — | — | 117 | #516 |
| 1910 | — | — | 26 | #561 |
| 1905 | — | — | 13 | #685 |
| 1900 | — | — | 11 | #812 |
| 1895 | — | — | 12 | #624 |
| 1890 | — | — | 14 | #521 |
| 1885 | — | — | 6 | #878 |
| 1880 | — | — | 5 | #979 |
Famous people named Hoyt
- Hoyt Axton Actor · 1938–1999
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hoyt in 2025?
Hoyt ranked #2,854 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hoyt?
8,572 babies have been named Hoyt in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hoyt most popular?
Hoyt peaked in 1922, when 176 newborns received the name.
Is Hoyt a boy or girl name?
Hoyt is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hoyt rising or falling?
Hoyt is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hoyt?
Well-known people named Hoyt include Hoyt Axton (actor).