Floyed
From a Germanic name of uncertain meaning, perhaps relating to gray hair.
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Floyed. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Floyed today is around 83 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Floyed births was 1930 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Floyed. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Floyed is about 83 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Floyeds were born before 1953.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Floyed. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
1930
11 babies that year
Average age
83
years old
1958 SSA rank
#4,146
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Floyed: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Floyed from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 64 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Floyed by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Floyed during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Floyed
The given name Floyed is an uncommon and unique name with an uncertain origin. It is possible that the name is a variation or misspelling of the more common name Floyd, which is derived from an Old English surname meaning "gray-haired" or "gray meadow." However, the name Floyed itself does not appear to have any clear linguistic roots or connections to specific languages or cultures.
While the name Floyed is rare, there are a few notable individuals throughout history who have borne this name. One of the earliest recorded instances is Floyed Wilkins, an English writer and poet who lived in the late 16th century. His works, though not widely known, were published in small collections during his lifetime.
Another individual named Floyed was Floyed Mackelroy, a Scottish explorer who led several expeditions to the Arctic regions in the early 19th century. His detailed accounts of these voyages were published and contributed to the understanding of the Arctic at that time.
In the realm of politics, Floyed Harrington served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Massachusetts in the mid-19th century. He was a vocal advocate for abolition and played a role in the debates surrounding slavery and the Civil War.
A notable figure in the field of science was Floyed Jennings, an American biologist and geneticist who made significant contributions to the study of inheritance and evolution in the early 20th century. He conducted groundbreaking research on protozoa and was a pioneer in the field of genetics.
Finally, Floyed Blackwell was an acclaimed African American artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his works depicting the struggles and resilience of the African American community during the civil rights movement in the mid-20th century. His sculptures and public installations can be found in various cities across the United States.
While the name Floyed is certainly unique and uncommon, these individuals have left their mark in various fields throughout history, demonstrating the diversity and accomplishments associated with this unusual name.
People
Floyed + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Floyed as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Floyed: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Floyed?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Floyed going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Floyed a common name?
We classify Floyed as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 117 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Floyed most popular?
The single biggest year for Floyed was 1930, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Floyed is about 83 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Floyed a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Floyed in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.