Meaning, origin, history
loyd is a name of english origin that means "from the little grey hill". it was derived from the old english word "hlywd", which referred to an area in london known as hollywood, which was later named after the ford or crossing over a stream called holywell. the name loyld has been used as a surname for centuries and has also been used as a given name since the 19th century. it is considered a unisex name but is more commonly used for males.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Loyd since 1880
Total births
22,423
Total since 1880
Peak year
1926
623 births
in 2023
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-13%
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vs previous 5 years