Floyd Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Floyd means 'gray-haired' in Welsh.
Meaning of the Name Floyd
Floyd is of Welsh origin and means 'gray-haired'. It is derived from the Welsh name Llwyd. Floyd has a rich history and is associated with the Celtic god of darkness and gray hair. In modern times, Floyd is often used as a surname as well.
Popularity of the Name Floyd
The popularity for the name Floyd peaked in popularity in the year 1926 with 3,622 births, which ranked number 128 out of 9,335 unique names for that year. Floyd had the most female births in 1922 with 43, which ranked number 1,168 out of 5,789 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1926 with 3,622, which ranked number 53 out of 4,837 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Floyd has declined sharply over the last ten years from 80 births to 64 births, a decline of -20.00%. Among males, Floyd has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 80 births to 64 births, a decline of -20.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Floyd
- 20 Year Trend of Floyd: -40.74%
- 10 Year Trend of Floyd: -20.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Floyd: -20.00%
Popularity of Floyd by State
For males, Floyd was most popular in Midwestern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in MI, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Floyd. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | 8 | 814 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Floyd
- Total Births of Floyd: 63 (-2.21%)
- Male Births of Floyd: 63 (-2.21%)
Given the downward trend of Floyd over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.21% decrease in total births, for a total of 63 births in 2024. Male births for Floyd have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 63 male births in 2024, a decrease of -2.21%.