Loyal
Loyal is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Faithful, steadfast, or devoted.
Origin and history
Loyal is a virtue name of English origin derived from the Latin 'legalis', meaning faithful or steadfast. Historically used sporadically in the 19th and early 20th centuries, it has seen a notable resurgence in modern U.S. baby naming. It is valued by parents seeking a strong, traditional virtue with a modern sound.
Popularity in the United States
5,939 babies in the United States have been named Loyal since 1880. It ranks #1569 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #785.
States where it is most popular
- IL (8.7 %)
- GA (7.4 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
- OH (6.2 %)
- CA (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 77 |
| 1900-1910 | 114 |
| 1910-1920 | 614 |
| 1920-1930 | 851 |
| 1930-1940 | 594 |
| 1940-1950 | 502 |
| 1950-1960 | 254 |
| 1960-1970 | 206 |
| 1970-1980 | 97 |
| 1980-1990 | 76 |
| 1990-2000 | 43 |
| 2000-2010 | 155 |
| 2010-2019 | 584 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,767 |
Famous people named Loyal
- Loyal Griggs: Cinematographer
Fun facts
- The word entered English via Old French, tracing back to the Latin word 'legalis', meaning legal or bound by duty.
- Although used since the late 19th century in the U.S., Loyal has experienced a distinct uptick in popularity in the 2020s.