Holding steady.
Popularity of Loye since 1907
Babies named Loye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 7 | 0 |
| 1910s | 30 | 53 |
| 1920s | 25 | 90 |
| 1930s | 50 | 109 |
| 1940s | 35 | 109 |
| 1950s | 20 | 56 |
| 1960s | 6 | 26 |
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Loye is an uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1913, reaching its peak popularity in 1933. Since then, its usage has remained stable but extremely low, with no recent rank in the top 1000 and a one-in-N estimate too high to calculate. The name hasn't been associated with any particular state or region, as its top states list is empty. Despite its obscurity, Loye fits well with early-20th-century coined names like Roy and Faye, offering a vintage simplicity.
The name Loye first appears in U.S. records in 1913, with a peak in 1933. It may be a variant of the Old French-derived Loy, meaning 'law', or a short form of the Welsh name Lloyd, meaning 'grey'. Its rarity and scattered usage suggest it was likely used as a diminutive or a modern coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lo
Variants: Loy
Sibling names for Loye
Names that share Loye's style, for a brother or sister.
