Declining since 1985, #1,547 for boys today.
Popularity of Lloyd since 1880
Babies named Lloyd per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 1,254 |
| 1890s | 2,480 |
| 1900s | 3,507 |
| 1910s | 21,743 |
| 1920s | 33,125 |
| 1930s | 23,799 |
| 1940s | 23,603 |
| 1950s | 20,619 |
| 1960s | 13,430 |
| 1970s | 6,813 |
| 1980s | 4,598 |
| 1990s | 2,699 |
| 2000s | 1,518 |
| 2010s | 1,206 |
| 2020s | 596 |
Meaning & origin
Lloyd is a Welsh given name that originated as a surname from the Welsh word 'llwyd', meaning 'grey-haired' or 'holy'. It entered use as a first name in the late 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. According to Social Security data, Lloyd first appeared in U.S. records in 1880 and reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking as high as 60th that year. Since then, its usage has steadily declined; since 1985, the name has been on a falling trajectory. In 2025, it ranked 1547th, with about 1 in 15,388 boys named Lloyd. The name has had regional popularity in states such as Kentucky, Utah, and Minnesota. Lloyd has an established place in Welsh heritage, and its strong consonant sound and simple spelling have given it a classic, straightforward feel.
Lloyd is anglicized from the Welsh name Llwyd, meaning 'grey-haired' or 'holy'. In medieval Wales, the name was given as a byname or epithet, and it became established as a surname before being adopted as a given name in the 19th century.
Where Lloyd is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lloyd” around the world
Where Lloyd lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: L, Lloydy
Sibling names for Lloyd
Names that share Lloyd's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Gwen, Megan, Bethan, Catrin, Anwen, Essie, Ardis, Arleen, Gaye, Glenna, Larue, Lela, Lurline, Marcene, Maybelle, Nedra, Retha, Syble, Treva, Twila, Vergie, Verlene, Ardyce, Arlean, Carma, Earlean, Erlene, Eura, Gladis, Inell, Ivery, Joette, Lahoma, Launa, Lavone, Londa, Onie, Reita, Shelba, Voncile, Ardeth, Bonna, Cledith, Clydene, Corean, Daphane, Dola, Eola, Floye, Gaila, Gaile, Gayl, Glena, Ilean, Loleta, Lorain, Lorrine, Macel, Mertis, Michelene, Neomia, Reeda, Wanetta, Willadean, Detta, Eldean, Gailya, Gearldean, Gladine, Guyla, Iretta, Lafern, Larene, Lovelle, Luceal, Luree, Lurine, Marliss, Maydell, Modean, Okla, Roylene, Sherma, Verdella, Cloria, Earlena, Arlyss, Boneta, Clorene, Delona, Deloyce, Ermalee, Foye, Geneal, Ilamae, Laberta, Ladelle, Lafaye, Lenis, Leotta, Loyda, Lynore, Mardene, Marlean, Murdis, Orine, Pauleen, Quida, Rebie, Rosezella, Rudean, Sybol, Sydna, Twylah, Vear, Wahneta
Brothers: Gareth, Iwan, Dylan, Rhodri, Owain, Clifford, Clifton, Dale, Earl, Jay, Leland, Vernon, Arlen, Burl, Burt, Chet, Coy, Dell, Elden, Felton, Garland, Garth, Hoyt, Jere, Mearl, Merle, Murrell, Rayford, Sanford, Stan, Therman, Thurman, Vern, Verne, Walt, Ward, Weldon, Wendell, Willis, Ardell, Arlan, Arlin, Arlis, Arliss, Bernell, Boyce, Coley, Colon, Denton, Deward, Dillard, Foy, Gaines, Garner, Hardin, Harland, Kemp, Lamon, Landis, Leamon, Levern, Leverne, Lugene, Merrell, Merwin, Newell, Orland, Rayburn, Rodman, Tanis, Verl, Verle, Verlyn, Wardell, Webster, Windell, Winton, Worth, Wyman, Ballard, Beauford, Boss, Buel, Buell, Byrl, Captain, Carlon, Cline, Colvin, Dearl, Dewane, Doy, Doyce, Doyne, Duard, Euel, French, Garlin, Glendale, Glendell, Glenford, Haynes, Hoy, Hoyle, Hue, Hulen, Irby, Jb, Jud, Lansing, Lendon, Meade, Medford, Mont, Orange, Orman, Orren, Othel, Oval, Pershing, Raiford, Rozell, Waddell, Barnes, Berwyn, Beuford, Borden, Burk, Burrel, Bynum, Claxton, Clent, Craven, Doyl, Duward, Ervie, Glenard, Hanford, Hargis, Holman, Hyland, Lanis, Lealand, Ledford, Leeman, Letcher, Lindel, Loel, Lynnwood, Mancel, Merrel, Ordell, Purnell, Raynor, Rollan, Rollen, Thurl, Tilton, Varnell, Bearl, Burel, Hulan, Merlon, Allin, Argyle, Atwell, Berley, Bonner, Brace, Brainard, Buryl, Byford, Chaunce, Chrys, Clanton, Cleburn, Cloy, Cloyde, Corbitt, Correll, Coyt, Dareld, Deloyd, Denman, Densel, Derl, Dodd, Doil, Dois, Doren, Doye, Duell, Fairley, Floyde, Halton, Herley, Hoyte, Hurshell, Landrum, Laymond, Luvern, Mancil, Mead, Meril, Mirl, Mort, Orvell, Proctor, Raford, Reford, Seaton, Trice, Twain, Warnell, Welborn
Names like Lloyd
Names whose popularity has moved with Lloyd's over the last 50 years.
