All about the name

Hoyte

Male

« Hoyte is a Dutch given name derived from 'hoghe', meaning 'noble' or 'high', first recorded in the 13th century. »

#11062 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

The name Hoyte is of Dutch origin and means "noble" or "high." It is derived from the Old Dutch word "hoghe," which means high or noble. The name was likely used to indicate a person of high social status or rank. Hoyte was first recorded as a given name in the 13th century, when it appeared in Dutch records. Since then, it has been used predominantly in the Netherlands and Belgium, although it can also be found in other parts of Europe and beyond. Today, Hoyte is still a relatively uncommon name, but it continues to be used by families who wish to honor their Dutch heritage or simply appreciate its unique sound and meaning. It is often spelled alternately as Hoete or Heyte, depending on regional variations in pronunciation and orthography.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Hoyte since 1880

Total births
262
Total since 1880
Peak year
1935
14 births
in 1961
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years