Loyal
boy name#980 in 2025Loyal entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #533 in 1890, ranks #980 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1882–2025
#980
rank today
#533
peak (1890)
233
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #943 |
| 1890s | #794 |
| 1900s | #767 |
| 1910s | #676 |
| 1920s | #702 |
| 1930s | #816 |
| 1940s | #964 |
| 1950s | #1565 |
| 1960s | #1855 |
| 1970s | #3508 |
| 1980s | #5150 |
| 1990s | #7916 |
| 2000s | #5779 |
| 2010s | #2508 |
| 2020s | #850 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Loyal has been most popular in GA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 3,400 people named Loyal are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Loyal alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Loyal in 2025?
- Loyal ranks #980 among US boy names in 2025, with 233 babies given the name.
- When was the name Loyal most popular?
- Loyal peaked in 1890, reaching #533 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Loyal with classmates?
- Loyal will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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