Loyal
Meaningloyal · English
- US rank
- #980
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #533 in 1890
233 babies were named Loyal in the US in 2025. It has climbed 73 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1916–2025
US births per million boys, 1882–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 7,331 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Loyal, 233 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Loyal would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLoyal first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1890, when it reached #533.
- Then vs nowLoyal is 24× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 178,571 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 7,331.
- TrendLoyal has climbed 73 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #980. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedLoyal is most popular in Georgia, where it ranks #464, followed by Maryland (#516) and Louisiana (#531). It's in the top 1,000 in 16 states.
- MeaningIn English, Loyal means “loyal”.
About the name Loyal
Loyal is a boy name of English origin meaning “loyal”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-yal”. US birth records list Loyal for boys from 1882 to 2025, in 133 of those 144 years. Its best year was 1890, when it ranked #533 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #980, with 233 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.2 | 193,237 girls |
| 1920s | 2.2 | 450,450 girls |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,083,333 girls |
| 2000s | 0.9 | 1,162,791 girls |
| 2010s | 11 | 89,606 girls |
| 2020s | 24 | 41,638 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 5.5 | 181,818 boys |
| 1890s | 68 | 14,758 boys |
| 1900s | 85 | 11,741 boys |
| 1910s | 91 | 10,963 boys |
| 1920s | 77 | 12,943 boys |
| 1930s | 56 | 17,734 boys |
| 1940s | 35 | 28,694 boys |
| 1950s | 13 | 78,740 boys |
| 1960s | 11 | 94,251 boys |
| 1970s | 5.9 | 170,068 boys |
| 1980s | 4.2 | 240,964 boys |
| 1990s | 2.2 | 452,489 boys |
| 2000s | 7.7 | 129,366 boys |
| 2010s | 31 | 31,969 boys |
| 2020s | 170 | 5,870 boys |
Other spellings of Loyal
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Loyal
What does the name Loyal mean?
Loyal means “loyal” in English.
What is the origin of the name Loyal?
Loyal has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Loyal a boy or girl name?
Loyal is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Loyal?
Loyal ranked #980 for US boys in 2025, given to 233 babies. Its best year was 1890 (#533).