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Loyal
OriginEnglish
Meaning"faithful, loyal"
GenderBoy
US Rank#983
Top 1000
NB Rank#46
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About Loyal
The name Loyal is currently ranked #983 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #555 in 1890. The name is most popular in LOYAL, LOYAL, and LOYAL. Loyal is occasionally used for girls in 2025.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,193 | 62 | 32.3 |
| 2015 | #2,029 | 71 | 37 |
| 2016 | #2,323 | 57 | 30 |
| 2017 | #1,992 | 72 | 38.9 |
| 2018 | #2,037 | 71 | 39.1 |
| 2019 | #1,578 | 106 | 59.1 |
| 2020 | #1,055 | 190 | 110.1 |
| 2021 | #754 | 336 | 192.1 |
| 2022 | #700 | 377 | 215.9 |
| 2023 | #739 | 356 | 208.1 |
| 2024 | #877 | 274 | 159 |
| 2025 | #983 | 233 | 136.4 |
World rankings
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- Loyal Durand "L.D." Hotchkiss
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