Lloyd
Lloyd is a boy's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Grey or sacred.
Origin and history
Lloyd is a given name derived from the Welsh word for grey or sacred. It was historically popular in the early to mid-20th century in the United States and remains a recognized traditional classic. Today, it is used less frequently but retains a timeless, distinguished feel.
Popularity in the United States
160,990 babies in the United States have been named Lloyd since 1880. It ranks #213 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1350.
States where it is most popular
- TX (5.7 %)
- CA (5.7 %)
- PA (5.3 %)
- NY (5.1 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,254 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,480 |
| 1900-1910 | 3,507 |
| 1910-1920 | 21,743 |
| 1920-1930 | 33,125 |
| 1930-1940 | 23,799 |
| 1940-1950 | 23,603 |
| 1950-1960 | 20,619 |
| 1960-1970 | 13,430 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,813 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,598 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,699 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,518 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,206 |
| 2020-2029 | 596 |
Famous people named Lloyd
- Lloyd Bridges: Actor
- Lloyd Alexander: Author
- Lloyd Banks: Rapper, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Originally derived from the Welsh adjective 'llwyd', meaning grey, which was used as a nickname before becoming a surname and given name.
- In native Welsh, the double L represents a voiceless alveolar lateral fricative, though it is simplified to a standard 'L' sound in English.