Lloyd

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Grey; Handsome

Background: The name Lloyd originates from the Welsh term 'llwyd,' which means 'grey.' This name was also associated with the Old English word 'hlēod,' meaning 'handsome.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#212
Total births
161,875
Most popular decade
1910s (65,754 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-360 ranks)
Years in Top 100
55
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

99.4% male 0.6% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
104
First year rank
#123
Peak year
1918
Peak year births
3,742
Peak rank
#51
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
93
Recent rank
#1,761

Female

First year
1903
First year births
6
First year rank
#1,592
Peak year
1930
Peak year births
37
Peak rank
#1,232
Most recent year
1987
Recent year births
8
Recent rank
#7,987

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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