boy's name
Cloyd
KLOYD (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 3,050
Cloyd is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1993 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1918, when 91 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Cloyd Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 97 |
| 1890s | 109 |
| 1900s | 102 |
| 1910s | 536 |
| 1920s | 719 |
| 1930s | 520 |
| 1940s | 420 |
| 1950s | 277 |
| 1960s | 153 |
| 1970s | 75 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 11 |
How Popular Is Cloyd?
In 1993, Cloyd was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cloyd
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cloyd Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cloyd over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cloyd
- English KLOYD /klɔɪd/
Sibling Names for Cloyd
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cloyd — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cloyd
How popular is the name Cloyd?
In 1993, Cloyd was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Cloyd a girl's or a boy's name?
Cloyd is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cloyd?
Cloyd has 1 syllable.
When was Cloyd most popular?
Cloyd peaked in 1918, when 91 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.