Loyd
Meaninggray-haired · Welsh form of Lloyd
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #206 in 1919
5 babies were named Loyd in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Loyd you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Loyd, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Loyd would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLoyd has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Loyds, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1919, when it ranked #206. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningLoyd is a Welsh form of Lloyd, which means “gray-haired”.
About the name Loyd
Loyd is a boy name of Welsh origin meaning “gray-haired”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with L and ending in “-oyd”. US birth records list Loyd for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 143 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1919, when it ranked #206 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 188 | 5,307 boys |
| 1890s | 402 | 2,489 boys |
| 1900s | 478 | 2,090 boys |
| 1910s | 525 | 1,905 boys |
| 1920s | 526 | 1,901 boys |
| 1930s | 385 | 2,596 boys |
| 1940s | 207 | 4,826 boys |
| 1950s | 106 | 9,475 boys |
| 1960s | 62 | 16,080 boys |
| 1970s | 39 | 25,484 boys |
| 1980s | 22 | 45,746 boys |
| 1990s | 9.3 | 107,527 boys |
| 2000s | 3.8 | 261,780 boys |
| 2010s | 3.7 | 267,380 boys |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 413,793 boys |
Other spellings of Loyd
More Welsh boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Dylan · great tide
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Evan · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Maddox · son of Madoc
Questions about the name Loyd
What does the name Loyd mean?
Loyd means “gray-haired” in Welsh, as a form of Lloyd.
What is the origin of the name Loyd?
Loyd has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Owen, Dylan, Rowan.
Is Loyd a boy or girl name?
Loyd is a boy name.
How popular is the name Loyd?
Loyd ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1919 (#206).