Hoyt
boy name#2833 in 2025Hoyt entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #428 in 1909, ranks #2833 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2833
rank today
#428
peak (1909)
44
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #800 |
| 1890s | #658 |
| 1900s | #573 |
| 1910s | #507 |
| 1920s | #488 |
| 1930s | #519 |
| 1940s | #663 |
| 1950s | #869 |
| 1960s | #1016 |
| 1970s | #1896 |
| 1980s | #3194 |
| 1990s | #4737 |
| 2000s | #3721 |
| 2010s | #1647 |
| 2020s | #2202 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Hoyt has been most popular in TX, MO, IA.
Living bearers
About 3,800 people named Hoyt are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hoyt alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hoyt in 2025?
- Hoyt ranks #2833 among US boy names in 2025, with 44 babies given the name.
- When was the name Hoyt most popular?
- Hoyt peaked in 1909, reaching #428 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Hoyt with classmates?
- Hoyt will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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