Loyd
Pronunciation: [ l-OYD ]
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Loyd first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 4,726 babies have been named Loyd in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Loyd is past its peak , currently ranked #14,003 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,003
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Loyd
Loyd is a boy name .
Is Loyd a boy or girl name? Loyd is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,003 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,607. Loyd is more commonly used as a boy name.
Loyd is currently ranked #14,003 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Loyd include Loyal, Loyalty . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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