Holding steady.
Popularity of Floyde since 1914
Babies named Floyde per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Floyde's real moment was 1935.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 87 |
| 1930s | 85 |
| 1940s | 66 |
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Floyde is a rare variant spelling of Floyd, a name of Welsh origin meaning 'gray'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1914, but it never achieved widespread popularity. Its peak year was 1935, when it was given to a small number of boys. Since then, usage has remained stable but extremely low, with no notable resurgence. Unlike its more common form Floyd, which saw mid-century popularity, Floyde has always been a niche choice.
Floyde is a variant spelling of the name Floyd, which itself likely derives from the Welsh word 'llwyd', meaning 'gray' or 'gray-haired'. The name was originally a Welsh surname before being adopted as a given name. The spelling Floyde follows an older pattern that fell out of common usage, and the name has seen limited but consistent use in the United States, particularly in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Floy
Variants: Floyd
Sibling names for Floyde
Names that share Floyde's style, for a brother or sister.
