Holding steady.
Popularity of Floye since 1896
Babies named Floye per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Floye's real moment was 1898.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 29 |
| 1900s | 53 |
| 1910s | 177 |
| 1920s | 215 |
| 1930s | 137 |
| 1940s | 73 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Floye is a rare English name from the late 19th century, first recorded in 1896. It reached its peak usage in 1898, likely inspired by the more common Floyd or as a variant of Floy. The name has remained stable in near-obscurity ever since, with no significant revival. Its top states are unknown, indicating very sparse geographic distribution. For parents seeking a historically obscure name with a soft, vintage sound, Floye offers an unusual choice grounded in turn-of-the-century Americana.
Floye is a rare name, likely a respelling of Floyd, which itself derives from the Welsh 'Llwyd' meaning 'gray' or perhaps a variant of Floy, a diminutive of Florence. Its first recorded use in the U.S. dates to 1896, and it saw slight popularity in the late 1890s, with a peak in 1898. It has since fallen out of common use.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Floye
Names that share Floye's style, for a brother or sister.
