Loyd

An uncommon Welsh pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsWelshRising fast Also a pet name
#10475 1217in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Loyd is a boy's and girl's baby name of Welsh origin, an alternate spelling of Lloyd, from the Welsh llwyd meaning 'grey' or 'grey-haired.' Lloyd has been used as both a Welsh given name and a popular English surname, and was particularly common in the United States during the early twentieth century.

Grounded and vintage, Loyd carries the honest simplicity of mid-century American names — a one-syllable name worn by farmers and senators alike, always comfortable in its own skin.

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Popularity Over Time

Loyd climbed 2005 spots in the last 20 years — from #12480 to #10475.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Loyd
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s20
2010s70
2000s76
1990s182
1980s401
1970s653
1960s1,212
1950s2,112
1940s2,992
1930s4,064
1920s5,797
1910s3,541
1900s643
1890s460
1880s208

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(142 years, 18802024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Loyd
YearBirthsRank
20247#10475
20236#11692
20217#10363
201910#7982
20185#13378
20178#9373
20165#13430
20157#10209
20145#13278
20137#10316
20128#9382
20116#11719
20109#8536
20098#9539
20089#8742
20066#11504
200510#7454
20045#12480
20037#9254
20029#7419

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Loyd as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Loyd has also been given to 86 girls in the U.S. since 1915.

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Current rank
86
Total births
1928
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Loyd be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Loyd is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #10475. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Loyd has two lives

Loyd, the baby name
#10475boys
22,431 babies
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Loyd, the pet name
#20470pet name
2 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (18802024) · Methodology