Boyd
boy name#1959 in 2025Boyd entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #228 in 1899, ranks #1959 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1959
rank today
#228
peak (1899)
78
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #319 |
| 1890s | #296 |
| 1900s | #280 |
| 1910s | #264 |
| 1920s | #264 |
| 1930s | #274 |
| 1940s | #325 |
| 1950s | #378 |
| 1960s | #445 |
| 1970s | #705 |
| 1980s | #1138 |
| 1990s | #1704 |
| 2000s | #2467 |
| 2010s | #1862 |
| 2020s | #1846 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Boyd has been most popular in TX, IA, IN.
Living bearers
About 12,000 people named Boyd are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Boyd alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Boyd in 2025?
- Boyd ranks #1959 among US boy names in 2025, with 78 babies given the name.
- When was the name Boyd most popular?
- Boyd peaked in 1899, reaching #228 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Boyd with classmates?
- Boyd will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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