Loid
An invented name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Loid. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Loid today is around 71 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Loid births was 1922 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Loid. 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 Loid is about 71 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Loids were born before 1965.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Loid. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1922
7 babies that year
Average age
71
years old
1962 SSA rank
#4,404
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Loid: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Loid from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 24 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
Loid 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 Loid 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 Loid
The name Loid is believed to have originated from the Old Norse language, which was spoken by the Germanic tribes that inhabited Scandinavia during the Viking Age (circa 800-1050 AD). It is derived from the Old Norse word "lođr," which means "leader" or "guide." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were seen as natural leaders or trailblazers within their communities.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Loid can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of medieval Icelandic literature that dates back to the 13th century. These sagas often chronicled the lives and adventures of notable Norse figures, including those who bore the name Loid.
In the 9th century, a Viking chieftain named Loid Thorvaldsson is said to have led a group of settlers from Norway to Iceland, where they established one of the island's first permanent settlements. Thorvaldsson's legacy as a pioneering explorer and leader may have contributed to the enduring popularity of the name among Norse peoples.
Another notable figure named Loid was Loid the Wise, a legendary Icelandic scholar and poet who lived in the 11th century. He was renowned for his extensive knowledge of Norse mythology and literature, and his works were widely studied and celebrated throughout the region.
During the Middle Ages, the name Loid also appeared in various European chronicles and records, indicating its spread beyond Scandinavia. For example, in the 12th century, a French nobleman named Loid de Montfort was a prominent figure during the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France.
In the 15th century, a Dutch explorer named Loid van Schouten is credited with being one of the first Europeans to sail around the treacherous Cape Horn at the southern tip of South America. His daring voyage and contributions to maritime exploration helped to solidify the name's association with leadership and adventurous spirit.
Despite its ancient roots, the name Loid has remained relatively uncommon throughout history. However, its enduring legacy as a name associated with bravery, wisdom, and trailblazing spirit has ensured its continued use, even in modern times.
People
Loid + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Loid as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Loid: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Loid?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Loid 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Loid a common name?
We classify Loid as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 39 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Loid most popular?
The single biggest year for Loid was 1922, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Loid is about 71 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Loid a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Loid 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.