Loyd
Every Loyd since 1880 — 22,522 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Loyd
Loyd is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,159 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 22,522 American babies have been named Loyd. Its peak came in 1926, when 630 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 Loyd stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Loyd 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 | — | — | 5 | #13,159 |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,514 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,704 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,370 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 10 | #7,984 |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #13,387 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #9,378 |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #13,433 |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #10,210 |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #13,283 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,319 |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,383 |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #11,722 |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,536 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,541 |
| 2008 | — | — | 9 | #8,742 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #11,506 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,455 |
| 2004 | — | — | 5 | #12,481 |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #9,254 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,421 |
| 2001 | — | — | 12 | #5,892 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,643 |
| 1995 | — | — | 14 | #4,422 |
| 1990 | — | — | 21 | #3,019 |
| 1985 | — | — | 29 | #1,999 |
| 1980 | — | — | 62 | #1,160 |
| 1975 | — | — | 68 | #997 |
| 1970 | — | — | 105 | #797 |
| 1965 | — | — | 107 | #720 |
| 1960 | — | — | 148 | #642 |
| 1955 | — | — | 211 | #507 |
| 1950 | — | — | 255 | #420 |
| 1945 | — | — | 236 | #389 |
| 1940 | — | — | 331 | #309 |
| 1935 | — | — | 383 | #278 |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,225 | 499 | #253 |
| 1925 | — | — | 554 | #237 |
| 1920 | 7 | #4,224 | 582 | #222 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,677 | 436 | #228 |
| 1910 | — | — | 99 | #237 |
| 1905 | — | — | 53 | #270 |
| 1900 | — | — | 64 | #255 |
| 1895 | — | — | 55 | #241 |
| 1890 | — | — | 32 | #307 |
| 1885 | — | — | 24 | #361 |
| 1880 | — | — | 14 | #493 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Loyd in 2025?
Loyd ranked #13,159 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Loyd?
22,522 babies have been named Loyd in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Loyd most popular?
Loyd peaked in 1926, when 630 newborns received the name.
Is Loyd a boy or girl name?
Loyd is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Loyd rising or falling?
Loyd has been roughly stable over the past decade.