Boyd
Boyd is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Yellow or blond-haired; associated with the Isle of Bute.
Origin and history
Boyd is a given name of Scottish origin, derived from a surname linked to the Isle of Bute or the Gaelic word for blond. It established itself as a steady masculine given name in the English-speaking world during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. In the United States, it remains a classic traditional option with historic usage.
Popularity in the United States
27,680 babies in the United States have been named Boyd since 1880. It ranks #705 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1406.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.4 %)
- NC (7.1 %)
- PA (7 %)
- UT (6.5 %)
- KY (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 311 |
| 1890-1900 | 371 |
| 1900-1910 | 510 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,781 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,562 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,957 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,735 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,713 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,132 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,477 |
| 1980-1990 | 742 |
| 1990-2000 | 544 |
| 2000-2010 | 457 |
| 2010-2019 | 856 |
| 2020-2029 | 532 |
Famous people named Boyd
- Boyd Holbrook: Actor, Model
- Boyd Gaines: Actor
- Boyd Tinsley: Musician
Fun facts
- The surname from which the name arose is connected to the Gaelic word 'buidhe', meaning yellow or blond.
- Historical accounts also tie the surname Boyd to the Isle of Bute in southwestern Scotland.