28,444births recorded
8Countries
1Variants
2009Peak · Scotland
#1959United States 2025
Boyd is a boy name family recorded 28,444 times in 8 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1959 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2009, at 49.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Boyd
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd | English | 27,745 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1959 | 1922 | ▲ 7 % |
| Boyd | English | 269 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1935 | – |
| Boyd | English | 206 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2006 | – |
| Boyd | English | 151 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 2009 | – |
| Boyd | English | 29 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1973 | – |
| Boyd | English | 20 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1980 | – |
Questions about Boyd
How popular is the name Boyd?
In 2025 it ranked #1959 in the United States. Official registers record 28,444 births across 8 countries.
When was Boyd most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2009, at 49.2 births per 100,000.
Is Boyd a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Boyd is a boy name.