Lloyd Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Lloyd has Welsh origins and means 'grey'. It evolved from the Old Welsh 'Lluyd' to its modern form. The name is associated with traits of wisdom and maturity due to its meaning. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name. It gained popularity in Wales during the Middle Ages and later spread to other English-speaking regions.
The name Lloyd is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lloyd has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Lloyd' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 59th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 84th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 149th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 266th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 483rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1080th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1580th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1754th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1939th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4117th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8388th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15970th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Lloyd' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lloyd"
Pronunciation
/lɔɪd/
Origin
Welsh
Etymology
The name Lloyd is derived from the Welsh word 'llwyd', which means 'grey' or 'gray-haired'. It was originally used as a descriptive nickname for someone with grey hair or a grey complexion.
Meaning
grey
Language Evolution
Lluyd (Old Welsh), Lloyd (Modern Welsh)
Historical Usage
Lloyd became popular as a given name in Wales during the Middle Ages and has seen increased usage in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Lloydd, Lloyde, Lloy
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Lloyd is viewed as a traditional name with a classic charm. It is less common than it once was but remains recognized and respected.
Famous People
Lloyd George (British Prime Minister), Lloyd Banks (American rapper), Lloyd Nolan (American actor)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lloyd"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lloyd"
"Lloyd" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 59th of 7545 | 51,931 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 84th of 6773 | 43,663 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 149th of 7552 | 38,433 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 266th of 10718 | 12,835 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 483rd of 16616 | 6,159 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1080th of 24088 | 2,498 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1580th of 23106 | 1,287 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1754th of 9107 | 394 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1939th of 9204 | 332 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4117th of 12526 | 170 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8388th of 19264 | 68 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 15970th of 27321 | 34 |
Regional Popularity of "Lloyd" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
2.97% 42nd/1416 |
6.45% 89th/1379 |
3.00% 71st/2366 |
3.68% 42nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
4.59% 71st/1546 |
6.62% 103rd/1556 |
3.70% 87th/2353 |
5.17% 80th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
6.87% 153rd/2227 |
6.17% 150th/2430 |
4.80% 137th/2853 |
5.48% 152nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
8.61% 253rd/2937 |
7.98% 278th/3483 |
6.88% 242nd/3518 |
7.22% 292nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
13.43% 495th/3685 |
10.61% 475th/4475 |
8.11% 421st/5194 |
8.90% 562nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
25.69% 1177th/4582 |
18.86% 974th/5164 |
14.19% 1038th/7313 |
19.63% 1465th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
41.04% 1635th/3984 |
35.86% 1609th/4487 |
24.98% 1704th/6822 |
26.72% 1677th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Lloyd" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
80.39% 1902nd/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lloyd"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lloyd" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.