158,293births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
1926Peak · United States
#2230United States 2025
Floyd is a boy name family recorded 158,293 times in 7 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2230 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1926, at 159.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Floyd
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd | English | 155,747 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2230 | 1926 | ▼ 34 % |
| Floyd | English | 1,702 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1934 | – |
| Floyd | English | 431 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2659 | 2015 | ▼ 69 % |
| Floyd | English | 205 | 🇫🇷 France | #6571 | 1993 | ▲ 27 % |
| Floyd | English | 196 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1941 | – |
| Floyd | English | 7 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | – | 2018 | – |
Questions about Floyd
How popular is the name Floyd?
In 2025 it ranked #2230 in the United States. Official registers record 158,293 births across 7 countries.
When was Floyd most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1926, at 159.5 births per 100,000.
Is Floyd a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Floyd is a boy name.