Boyd

Boyd - A very unique male name

Boyd appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #307. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Boyd and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Boyd? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Boyd. The baby boy name Boyd was given to 24 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2262 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 61,095 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Boyd peaked in popularity 104 years ago in 1922 on position 246.

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Boyd is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Boyd is currently topping the baby name charts in Kentucky at position #721 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,932.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Boyd is where you live.

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Boyd origin and meaning

Scottish surname

Transferred Scottish surname; its own origin is uncertain, possibly linked to the Isle of Bute or a Gaelic word for 'yellow'

Boyd is a Scottish clan surname used as a first name since the 19th century, peaking in 1922 in this data. Its surname origin is clear; the surname's own root is not.

Origin uncertain

Boyd is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Boyd, pop culture references for the name Boyd and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Boyd

We've found the following names that sound similar to Boyd, sorted by popularity.

Buddy / Bodhi / Bodie / Bud / Bode / Betty / Bodi / Buddie / Bohdi / Budd /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Boyd

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Boyd a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Boyd?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

BOYD · /bɔɪd/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Boyd Holbrook — Actor known for Narcos and Logan (b. 1981) Contemporary

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Boyd is a short, sturdy surname name that has stayed under the radar while similar names cycled through fashion.

Worth knowing

• Occasionally misheard as Boy or Boyle