Holding steady.
Popularity of Hoyte since 1915
Babies named Hoyte per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 44 |
| 1920s | 58 |
| 1930s | 88 |
| 1940s | 62 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hoyte is a rare given name derived from the surname Hoyt, whose etymology remains uncertain. It entered U.S. birth records in 1915, enjoying modest usage during the 1930s, with its peak in 1935. In that peak year, approximately 9 baby boys per million were named Hoyte, though exact figures are not available. The name has since declined to just a handful of annual registrations. Its trajectory has been stable in recent decades, indicating a sustained but extremely low level of use. Hoyte never appeared among the top states for naming, suggesting a diffuse, infrequent distribution across the country. As a variant of a surname with obscure roots, Hoyte appeals to parents seeking an uncommon name with an old-fashioned, straightforward sound.
Hoyte is a given name variant of the surname Hoyt, which has unclear origins. It may be an Anglicization of a Dutch or Low German surname from 'hoog' meaning 'high' or 'tall', or it could derive from a Scandinavian personal name. The name appeared in the United States in the early 20th century, with its peak usage in the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Hoyt
Sibling names for Hoyte
Names that share Hoyte's style, for a brother or sister.
