Loyal
Every Loyal since 1882 — 6,439 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Loyal
Loyal is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #983 in 2025 with 233 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 6,439 American babies have been named Loyal — about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 416 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Loyal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Loyal 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 | 21 | #5,838 | 233 | #983 |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,170 | 275 | #879 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,810 | 356 | #740 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,867 | 377 | #700 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2,909 | 336 | #754 |
| 2020 | 41 | #3,661 | 190 | #1,055 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,546 | 106 | #1,579 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,927 | 71 | #2,038 |
| 2017 | 35 | #4,194 | 72 | #1,992 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,931 | 57 | #2,323 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5,056 | 71 | #2,030 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,854 | 62 | #2,194 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,246 | 44 | #2,693 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,930 | 43 | #2,801 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,212 | 37 | #3,086 |
| 2010 | — | — | 21 | #4,625 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,381 | 28 | #3,788 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,317 | 21 | #4,643 |
| 2007 | — | — | 22 | #4,452 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #4,974 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #4,950 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,680 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,365 |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #9,026 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,274 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #6,170 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,188 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #4,987 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,960 |
| 1975 | — | — | 13 | #3,011 |
| 1970 | — | — | 13 | #2,694 |
| 1965 | — | — | 15 | #2,136 |
| 1960 | — | — | 29 | #1,508 |
| 1955 | — | — | 25 | #1,562 |
| 1950 | — | — | 41 | #1,115 |
| 1945 | — | — | 57 | #833 |
| 1940 | — | — | 45 | #959 |
| 1935 | — | — | 45 | #949 |
| 1930 | — | — | 62 | #827 |
| 1925 | — | — | 98 | #642 |
| 1920 | — | — | 94 | #658 |
| 1915 | — | — | 68 | #721 |
| 1910 | — | — | 21 | #647 |
| 1905 | — | — | 9 | #886 |
| 1900 | — | — | 7 | #1,127 |
| 1895 | — | — | 6 | #1,039 |
| 1890 | — | — | 13 | #555 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Loyal in 2025?
Loyal ranked #983 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 233 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Loyal?
6,439 babies have been named Loyal in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Loyal most popular?
Loyal peaked in 2022, when 416 newborns received the name.
Is Loyal a boy or girl name?
Loyal is used for both: about 8% of babies named Loyal have been girls and 92% boys.
Is the name Loyal rising or falling?
Loyal is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.