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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Boyd — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Boyce|Boyer
ScottishBoy↓ Declining

Boyd

BOYD · 1 syllables

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Boy
#2207
↓ Declining
#2207
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 22
Peak rank
#1527 in 2020
5yr change
-59 ranks
Birth frequency
1.8 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2207 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Scottish boy names
Boyd

Popularity score: 22  ·  SSA Rank: #2207

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
12
Higher than 12% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-59 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ScottishCelticClassicStrong1-syllableClan NameMasculineRareVintageBold
Character
strong independencequiet determinationsteady reliabilityanalytical mindloyal steadfastness
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Boyds

intensecapablecompellingversatilecommanding
STRONG
High confidence

Boyd is a Scottish boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2207 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -59 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2207 · very rare
Boyd at a Glance
Meaning:From Scottish Gaelic 'bòidheach' meaning 'fair' or 'yellow', possibly influenced by Norse settlers. Associated with the Boyd clan of Ayrshire.
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Norse
Peak rank:#1527 in 2020
5yr change:-59 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Boyd Holbrook
Actor
Boyd Tinsley
Musician, Dave Matthews Band
Similar Sound
BrentBrett◈BradBrianBrody◈Roy◈
Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Boyd
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Graham
Scottish · #129
→ Stable
Reid◈
Scottish · #300
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Boyd illustration
Name Intelligence
Boyd · Overview
Summary

Boyd is a Scottish boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2207 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 4/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Boyd carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 59 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
boyd.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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