Loyal

Loyal is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 274 boys in the United States.

Loyal at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Loyal

Loyal belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Loyal first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #555 in 1890, and in 2024 274 babies received the name — 5,705 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Loyal in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#555 in 1890
Peak year
2022
Babies named Loyal in 2024
274
Total since 1880
5,705

Loyal in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2020
Best rank
#4002 in 2022
Babies named Loyal in 2022
4
Total since 1996
7

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Loyal mean?

The meaning of Loyal is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Loyal a boy or girl name?

Loyal is a boy name. In 2024, 274 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Loyal?

Loyal comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Loyal?

Loyal first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #555 in 1890, and 274 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].