Loyde
Loyde is an English masculine name derived from the Old French variant of Louis, meaning "renowned warrior" or "famous in battle".
Name Census estimates that about 186 living Americans carry the first name Loyde. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Loyde today is around 77 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Loyde births was 1926 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Loyde. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Loyde is about 77 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Loydes were born before 1959.
People living today
186
~ 1 in 1,842,765 Americans
Peak year
1926
21 babies that year
Average age
77
years old
1967 SSA rank
#4,329
Tracked since 1914
Census
Loyde in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 193 people with the first name Loyde, which placed it at #39,252 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#39,252
National first-name rank
People counted
193
193 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
79.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Loyde
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Loyde is White at 79.3%. The next largest groups are Black (12.4%) and Hispanic (3.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Loyde described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Loyde at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White79.3% · 153
- Black or African American12.4% · 24
- Hispanic or Latino3.1% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.6% · 5
- Two or more races1.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 2
Popularity
Loyde: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Loyde from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 148 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1930s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Loyde by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Loyde during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Loydes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Loyde
The given name Loyde is a unique and fascinating one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and intrigue. It is believed to have originated from the Old English language, which was spoken in parts of Britain from the mid-5th to the late 11th centuries. Linguists suggest that the name may be derived from the Old English words "leod" or "lyd," which translates to "people" or "nation."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Loyde can be traced back to the 8th century, when a nobleman from Mercia, a powerful Anglo-Saxon kingdom in central England, bore this moniker. Unfortunately, historical records from this period are scarce, and little is known about this individual beyond his name.
In the centuries that followed, the name Loyde appeared sporadically in various historical texts and records, often associated with individuals of noble or influential standing. One notable figure was Loyde of Arles, a 12th-century French nobleman who played a pivotal role in the Crusades, leading a contingent of knights to the Holy Land.
The name Loyde gained further prominence during the Renaissance period, when a renowned Italian painter and sculptor, Loyde Giambologna, rose to fame. Born in 1529, Giambologna's masterpieces, including the iconic Rape of the Sabine Women, are celebrated for their technical brilliance and artistic expression.
In the 18th century, Loyde Hutchinson, a British explorer and naturalist, made significant contributions to the field of botany. His expeditions to the West Indies and South America led to the discovery and documentation of numerous plant species, earning him a place in the annals of natural history.
Closer to our modern times, Loyde Carriker, an American ornithologist and naturalist, left an indelible mark on the study of birds. Born in 1886, Carriker's extensive field work in South America and his meticulous observations of avian behavior and habitats are highly regarded in the scientific community.
While the name Loyde may not be as prevalent as some other given names, its unique character and rich historical tapestry make it a captivating choice for those seeking a moniker steeped in intrigue and tradition.
People
Loyde + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Loyde as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Loyde: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Loyde?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 186 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Loyde going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,842,765 US residents.
Is Loyde a common name?
We classify Loyde as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 575 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Loyde most popular?
The single biggest year for Loyde was 1926, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Loyde is about 77 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Loyde in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 193 people with the name Loyde, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #39,252 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Loyde in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Loyde?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Loyde leans strongly male. 185 people counted with this name were male (95.4%), compared with 9 female bearers (4.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Loyde?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Loyde is White at 79.3%. The next largest groups are Black (12.4%) and Hispanic (3.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Loyde most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Loyde in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.3% (153 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Loyde in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Loyde a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Loyde in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Loyde still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Loyde in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Loyde can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are named Loyde?
Find out how many people share the name Loyde on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.