Rising since 1999, #4,050 for boys today.
Popularity of Loic since 1996
Babies named Loic per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 119 |
| 2010s | 221 |
| 2020s | 137 |
Meaning & origin
Loic is a distinctive Breton name that entered U.S. records in 1996, a relatively recent adoption compared to its centuries-old history in France. While it remains uncommon, its trajectory has been rising since 1999, with a peak in 2020 (the peak year). In 2025, it ranked 4050th with approximately 1 in 65,695 boys receiving the name. The name is most concentrated in Ohio, reflecting perhaps a local French-Breton community or a trendsetter effect. Loic offers a strong, warrior-like meaning tied to the Germanic root of Ludwig, yet feels modern and fresh through its French spelling and pronunciation. This combination of historical depth and contemporary rarity makes it an appealing choice for parents seeking a name with European flair that stands out without being eccentric.
Loic is the Breton form of the French name Loïs, itself derived from the Germanic name Hludwig, meaning 'famous warrior' (from hlud 'famous' + wig 'war'). It has been used in Brittany for centuries and gained wider recognition in France and beyond through Breton cultural figures.
Where Loic is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Loic” around the world
Where Loic lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
70
babies in 2024
Quebec
#60
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lo
Variants: Loïc, Loick, Loic
Sibling names for Loic
Names that share Loic's style, for a brother or sister.
