Lloyde
A boy's name of Welsh origin with 149 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 149 Americans have ever been named Lloyde. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and peaked modestly at 12 births in 1919 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
Lloyde is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Lloyde is a boy's baby name of Welsh origin, a variant of Lloyd, from the Welsh llwyd meaning 'grey' or 'sacred.' The extra -e gives this solid Welsh name a slightly more distinctive written form, in the tradition of surnames that gain individuality through small spelling variations.
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Lloyde first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1916. Its appearance in the 1910s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its Welsh classification suggests a path from welsh linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lloyde has 21+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1916.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 | #3768 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 5 | #4041 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 20 | #3287 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 32 | #3029 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 59 | #3607 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 27 | #3893 | — |
The Story of Lloyde
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1919, Lloyde is a name steeped in history. Boys named Lloyde are most likely born between 1916 and 1929.
How rare is Lloyde?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Lloyde is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1916, peaked in the 1920s with 59 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Lloyde by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(21 years, 1916–1965)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 6 | #3768 |
| 1951 | 5 | #4041 |
| 1948 | 7 | #3188 |
| 1943 | 8 | #2863 |
| 1941 | 5 | #3809 |
| 1937 | 9 | #2604 |
| 1935 | 5 | #3949 |
| 1932 | 10 | #2563 |
| 1931 | 8 | #2998 |
| 1929 | 6 | #3790 |
| 1928 | 9 | #2978 |
| 1927 | 10 | #2829 |
| 1926 | 9 | #3037 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4002 |
| 1924 | 8 | #3395 |
| 1921 | 6 | #4145 |
| 1920 | 5 | #4683 |
| 1919 | 12 | #2451 |
| 1918 | 5 | #4537 |
| 1917 | 5 | #4324 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1916–1965