Hoyle
Pronunciation: [ h-OYL ]
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Hoyle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 142 babies have been named Hoyle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hoyle is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,180 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,180
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Hoyle
Hoyle is a boy name .
Hoyle is currently ranked #26,180 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hoyle include Hoy, Hoie, and Hoykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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