Cloyd
Pronunciation: [ kl-OYD ]
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Cloyd first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 547 babies have been named Cloyd in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cloyd is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,687 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,687
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Cloyd
Cloyd is a boy name .
Cloyd is currently ranked #19,687 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cloyd include Clo, Cly, Clie, and Clokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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