Holding steady.
Popularity of Loyde since 1914
Babies named Loyde per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Loyde's real moment was 1919.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 56 |
| 1920s | 144 |
| 1930s | 148 |
| 1940s | 110 |
| 1950s | 78 |
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Loyde is a rare masculine given name that saw modest use in the early 20th century. According to Social Security data, its first recorded year was 1914, and its peak year of use was 1919, though it never reached enough births to rank in the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable over time, with no significant revival. While its exact origin is debated, it is likely a variant spelling of either Lloyd (from the Welsh word for 'grey') or Floyd. Loyde remains an infrequent choice, making it distinctive among names from its era.
Loyde is a rare given name, likely a variant spelling of Lloyd (from Welsh 'llwyd' meaning 'grey') or perhaps an altered form of Floyd. Its usage in the United States has been minimal, with records showing sporadic births from the 1910s onward.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Loyde
Names that share Loyde's style, for a brother or sister.
