Loy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Loy has its roots in Old English and derives from the Latin 'Alodia,' meaning wealthy or prosperous. Over time, it has evolved through Old French before reaching its modern form. The name is associated with traits of strength and prosperity and does not have a biblical background. It gained popularity in the Middle Ages and continues to be viewed as unique today.
The name Loy is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Loy has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Loy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 709th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 743rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1116th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2149th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5465th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10637th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16607th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2553rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1952nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3170th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9746th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Loy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Loy"
Pronunciation
/lɔɪ/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Loy is derived from the Old French name 'Loie,' which itself comes from the Latin name 'Alodia,' meaning 'wealthy' or 'prosperous.'
Meaning
wealthy, prosperous
Language Evolution
Loy (modern form), Loie (Old French), Alodia (Latin)
Historical Usage
The name Loy gained popularity in the Middle Ages and has been used in various cultures, particularly in France and England.
Variants & Derivatives
Loyd, Loyce, Loycey
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Loy is perceived as unique and is often associated with strength and prosperity.
Famous People
Loy Anderson (American artist), Loyd Grossman (British television presenter)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Loy"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Loy"
"Loy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 709th of 7545 | 1,312 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 743rd of 6773 | 1,291 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1116th of 7552 | 856 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2149th of 10718 | 306 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5465th of 16616 | 125 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 10637th of 24088 | 75 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 16607th of 23106 | 20 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2553rd of 9107 | 216 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1952nd of 9204 | 329 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3170th of 12526 | 263 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9746th of 19264 | 49 |
Regional Popularity of "Loy" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
48.31% 684th/1416 |
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23.08% 546th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
46.70% 722nd/1546 |
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25.03% 589th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
58.24% 1297th/2227 |
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34.74% 991st/2853 |
42.13% 1169th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
47.07% 1656th/3518 |
55.96% 2263rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Loy" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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80.39% 1902nd/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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69.15% 1627th/2353 |
94.96% 1469th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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76.97% 2196th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Loy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Loy" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.