Loyal Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
93% Masculine / 7% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Loyal means steadfast and true.
Meaning of the Name Loyal
Loyal is a name of English origin. It is derived from the English word 'loyal', meaning steadfast and true. The name symbolizes trustworthiness, devotion, and faithfulness. Loyal is often given to boys and girls as a reminder of the importance of loyalty in relationships and commitments.
Popularity of the Name Loyal
The popularity for the name Loyal peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 374 births, which ranked number 1,462 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Loyal had the most female births in 2021 with 58, which ranked number 2,880 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 374, which ranked number 701 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Loyal has increased sharply over the last ten years from 51 births to 412 births, an increase of 707.84%. Among males, Loyal has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 43 births to 374 births, an increase of 769.77%. Among females, Loyal has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 38 births, an increase of 375.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Loyal
- 20 Year Trend of Loyal: 5785.71%
- 10 Year Trend of Loyal: 707.84%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Loyal: 769.77%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Loyal: 375.00%
Popularity of Loyal by State
For males, Loyal was most popular in Southeastern states with 165 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in GA, with 37 male births. Among females, Loyal was most popular in Northeastern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in MD, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Loyal. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 11 | 438 | < 5 | N/A |
| AR | 5 | 547 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 18 | 1139 | < 5 | N/A |
| DC | 6 | 159 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 28 | 570 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 37 | 322 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 20 | 494 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 13 | 503 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 20 | 261 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 11 | 454 | 6 | 809 |
| MI | 15 | 520 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 5 | 529 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 28 | 382 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 11 | 610 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 18 | 740 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 17 | 552 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 13 | 666 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 17 | 305 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 7 | 825 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 29 | 859 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 7 | 848 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 9 | 511 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Loyal
- Total Births of Loyal: 508 (23.23%)
- Male Births of Loyal: 464 (24.15%)
- Female Births of Loyal: 44 (16.86%)
Given the upward trend of Loyal over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 23.23% increase in total births, for a total of 508 births in 2024. Male births for Loyal have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 464 male births in 2024, an increase of 24.15%. For Females, births for Loyal have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 44 female births in 2024, an increase of 16.86%.