Total births
448
Unisex name · since 1913
Loye
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 448 babies named Loye, peaking in 1933. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 448
- total births
- 1913–1970
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Loye is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 448 have been recorded since 1913.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Loye has been recorded 448 times among boys since 1913, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1970.
- 448 total births
- 1913–1970 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
448 boys have been named Loye since 1913, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1970.
- 448
- total births
- 1913–1970
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Loye was born in this single decade.
1933
Single peak year
17 babies were named Loye in 1933 - its busiest year on record.
Loye's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Loye's full recorded timeline at 1939, 47% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 53% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1914, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1933 peak of 17 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Loye at a glance
Last recorded 1970Peak year
1933
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Loye popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1970
- Peak year (1933)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Loye popularity over time - girls
173 total births recorded since 1907 (Loye as girls' name)
Loye by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Loye's strongest decade.
109 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Loye births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
53 births
- 1920s
1920s
90 births
- 1930s
1930s
109 births
- 1940s
1940s
109 births
- 1950s
1950s
56 births
- 1960s 26
1960s
26 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 109 births (24% of all-time use).
Loye by state
Where Loye concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 13 | 2.9% |
| #2 | West Virginia | | 6 | 1.3% |
Texas share of Loye's total US births 2.9%
Even split
13 of 448 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Loye? ▼
Loye has been given to 448 babies in the U.S. since 1913, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1970. 17 babies were born in 1933, its single highest year.
When was Loye most popular? ▼
Loye was most popular in the 1930s decade with 109 total births. The single peak year was 1933.
Where is Loye most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Loye are Texas (13 births), West Virginia (6 births).
Is Loye a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Loye is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 448 births, and as a girl's name it has 173 births.
How long has the name Loye been used? ▼
Records for Loye go back to 1913, giving 58 years of history through 1970.
What names are similar to Loye? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Loyd, Loyal, Loy, Loyce, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Loye's data
- Loye's decade-level peak was the 1930s (109 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Loyes (13 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 Loye
Nearby Names Like Loye
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Loye
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Loyal Boy
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Loy Boy
4,111 births
Loyce Boy
775 births
Loyde Boy
575 births
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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, 1913–1970 (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. "Loye: Baby Name Since 1913 - 448 Births, Peak 1933." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/loye. 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 Loye 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.