Total births
4,111
Unisex name · since 1881
Loy
Since 1881, U.S. Social Security records show 4,111 babies named Loy, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 4,111
- total births
- 1881–2021
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
4,111 boys have been named Loy since 1881, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Loy recorded 4,111 times among boys since 1881, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1881 to 2021.
- 4,111 total births
- 1881–2021 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
4,111 boys have been named Loy since 1881, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2021.
- 4,111
- total births
- 1881–2021
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Loy was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
93 babies were named Loy in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Loy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Loy's SSA record in two at 1948 and the more recent half accounts for 31% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 69%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1881, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1922 peak of 93, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Loy at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1881
Loy popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–2021
- Peak year (1922)
- 93
- Annual births at peak, across 141 years of records
Loy popularity over time - girls
872 total births recorded since 1895 (Loy as girls' name)
Loy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Loy's strongest decade.
825 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Loy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 38
1880s
38 births
- 1890s 73
1890s
73 births
- 1900s 116
1900s
116 births
- 1910s
1910s
543 births
- 1920s
1920s
825 births
- 1930s
1930s
771 births
- 1940s
1940s
599 births
- 1950s
1950s
451 births
- 1960s 285
1960s
285 births
- 1970s 178
1970s
178 births
- 1980s 88
1980s
88 births
- 1990s 65
1990s
65 births
- 2000s 51
2000s
51 births
- 2010s 21
2010s
21 births
- 2020s 7
2020s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 825 births (20% of all-time use).
How Loy compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Loy's total volume
Loy vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Loy by state
Where Loy concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 433 | 10.5% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 311 | 7.6% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 219 | 5.3% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 214 | 5.2% |
| #5 | Missouri | | 127 | 3.1% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 124 | 3.0% |
| #7 | California | | 38 | 0.9% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 37 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Loy's total US births 10.5%
Even split
433 of 4,111 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Loy appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Loy? ▼
Loy has been given to 4,111 babies in the U.S. since 1881, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2021. 93 babies were born in 1922, its single highest year.
When was Loy most popular? ▼
Loy was most popular in the 1920s decade with 825 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Loy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Loy are Texas (433 births), Arkansas (311 births), Georgia (219 births).
Is Loy a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Loy is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 4,111 births, and as a girl's name it has 872 births.
How long has the name Loy been used? ▼
Loy has been recorded in Social Security data since 1881, spanning 141 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Loy? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Loyd, Loyal, Loyce, Loyde, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Loy's data
- Loy's decade-level peak was the 1920s (825 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Loys (433 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Loy
Nearby Names Like Loy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Loy
Loyd Boy
#9899 22,436 births
Loyal Boy
#878 5,939 births
Loyce Boy
775 births
Loyde Boy
575 births
Loye Boy
448 births
Compare Loy side by side: Loy vs Loyd Loy vs Loyal Loy vs Loyce
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1881–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Loy: Baby Name Since 1881 - 4,111 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/loy. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Loy draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.