Floyd
girl nameFloyd entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #757 in 1889, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#757
peak (1889)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #905 |
| 1890s | #1203 |
| 1900s | #1355 |
| 1910s | #1392 |
| 1920s | #1406 |
| 1930s | #1699 |
| 1940s | #2656 |
| 1950s | #3471 |
| 1960s | #4640 |
| 1970s | #7407 |
| 1980s | #10684 |
| 1990s | #13317 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Floyd are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Floyd alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Floyd in 2025?
- Floyd is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Floyd most popular?
- Floyd peaked in 1889, reaching #757 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Floyd with classmates?
- Floyd will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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