Find out how popular the first name Loxley has been for the last 14 years (from 2010 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Loxley by gender

Based on the last 14 years of data, Loxley is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 77% of people named Loxley being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 31 female babies and 11 male babies born with the name Loxley.

The history of the first name Loxley

The name Loxley is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "lox" meaning a lynx or wildcat, and "leah" meaning a meadow or clearing in a forest. Together, the name may have referred to a meadow where lynxes or wildcats were found.

Loxley was likely first used as a place name, referring to a specific location in England where such a meadow existed. Over time, it transitioned into a surname for families living in or near that place. Eventually, it also became used as a given name, particularly for boys.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Loxley is in the medieval ballads of Robin Hood. In these stories, Loxley is the surname of Robin Hood before he becomes an outlaw living in Sherwood Forest. The earliest known version of these ballads dates back to the 15th century.

In the 16th century, a man named John Loxley was recorded as being a member of the Worshipful Company of Grocers in London. This guild was one of the most prestigious trade associations in the city at the time.

In the 17th century, a Samuel Loxley was noted as being a landowner and farmer in the county of Yorkshire, England.

During the 18th century, a British army officer named William Loxley fought in the American Revolutionary War. He was part of the forces under General Cornwallis that ultimately surrendered to the American rebels at Yorktown in 1781.

In the 19th century, an English artist named Henry Loxley gained some recognition for his landscape paintings depicting rural scenes from around the country.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Loxley as a first name. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where it likely began as a place name before transitioning into a surname and eventually a given name as well.

Data source

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