Hoyt
Hoyt is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Mind, spirit, or tall stick/slender person.
Origin and history
Hoyt originated as an English surname derived from an Old Norse word or Middle English nickname meaning a tall, slender person or a stick. It has a long history of use in the United States, maintaining a steady, understated presence as a vintage masculine name. Today, it offers a distinctive, traditional feel without being overly common.
Popularity in the United States
8,562 babies in the United States have been named Hoyt since 1880. It ranks #1306 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1524.
States where it is most popular
- GA (26.9 %)
- AL (19 %)
- SC (10.2 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- NC (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 53 |
| 1890-1900 | 110 |
| 1900-1910 | 183 |
| 1910-1920 | 976 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,553 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,251 |
| 1940-1950 | 929 |
| 1950-1960 | 718 |
| 1960-1970 | 557 |
| 1970-1980 | 267 |
| 1980-1990 | 168 |
| 1990-2000 | 129 |
| 2000-2010 | 305 |
| 2010-2019 | 959 |
| 2020-2029 | 404 |
Famous people named Hoyt
- Hoyt Axton: Singer-songwriter, Actor
- Hoyt Wilhelm: Baseball player
- Hoyt Vandenberg: Air Force General
Fun facts
- Hoyt transitioned from a Middle English surname into a given name in the United States.
- It has maintained consistent, low-level usage in the U.S. since national records began in 1880.