boy's name
Floyde
FLOYD (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 6
- Births on record 310
Floyde is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1964 it was given to 9 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 1925, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Floyde Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 87 |
| 1930s | 85 |
| 1940s | 66 |
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 14 |
How Popular Is Floyde?
In 1964, Floyde was given to 9 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 Floyde
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Floyde Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Floyde over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Floyde
- English FLOYD
Sibling Names for Floyde
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Floyde — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Floyde
How popular is the name Floyde?
In 1964, Floyde was given to 9 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 Floyde a girl's or a boy's name?
Floyde is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Floyde?
Floyde has 1 syllable.
When was Floyde most popular?
Floyde peaked in 1925, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.