Hoyle
Hoyle is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dweller in a hollow or deep valley.
Origin and history
Hoyle is a classic English surname turned given name derived from a topographic term for a hollow or hole. Historically used as a masculine name in the United States, it reached peak usage in the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is extremely rare as a given name for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
1,003 babies in the United States have been named Hoyle since 1880. It ranks #3679 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (87 %)
- TN (7.8 %)
- MS (2.7 %)
- GA (1.4 %)
- TX (1.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 163 |
| 1920-1930 | 288 |
| 1930-1940 | 227 |
| 1940-1950 | 178 |
| 1950-1960 | 93 |
| 1960-1970 | 36 |
| 1970-1980 | 13 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Hoyle
- Hoyle Tanner: racing driver
Fun facts
- The name originated in Yorkshire, England, describing someone who lived near a hollow or natural pit, derived from Old Norse 'holr'.
- Hoyle saw its highest popularity as a given name in the United States during the 1910s and 1920s.