Loyall
A masculine name meaning faithful, devoted, or true in allegiance.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Loyall. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Loyall today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Loyall births was 1915 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Loyall. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Loyall. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1915
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,322
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Loyall: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Loyall from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Loyall 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 Loyall 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 Loyall
The name Loyall is derived from the Old French word "loial," which means faithful, loyal, or true. It originated in France during the Middle Ages and was often used to describe someone who was devoted and steadfast in their beliefs and actions.
In the 12th century, the name Loyall was mentioned in the famous medieval poem "The Song of Roland," which chronicles the heroic deeds of Roland, a military leader and one of Charlemagne's principal knights. The poem portrays Roland as a paragon of loyalty, bravery, and unwavering devotion to his king and the Christian faith.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Loyall can be found in the 13th century, when a knight named Loyall de Montfort fought alongside Simon de Montfort during the Barons' War against King Henry III of England. De Montfort's loyalty to the cause of reforming the English monarchy earned him a place in history as a defender of rights and liberties.
In the 15th century, Loyall Logue was a renowned English scholar and translator. He is best known for his translations of classical Greek and Roman texts, which helped to preserve and disseminate ancient knowledge during the Renaissance period.
During the English Civil War in the 17th century, Loyall Fortescue was a prominent Royalist who fought for King Charles I against the Parliamentarian forces led by Oliver Cromwell. Fortescue's unwavering loyalty to the crown and his military exploits earned him a place in the annals of English history.
Another notable figure who bore the name Loyall was Loyall Farragut, an American naval officer who served during the American Civil War. He was the brother of the renowned Admiral David Farragut and played a crucial role in several naval battles, displaying exceptional loyalty and courage in the face of adversity.
These examples demonstrate the rich history and significance of the name Loyall, which has been associated with individuals who embodied the virtues of faithfulness, devotion, and unwavering allegiance throughout various periods and cultures.
People
Loyall + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Loyall 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
Loyall: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Loyall?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Loyall 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Loyall a common name?
We classify Loyall as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Loyall most popular?
The single biggest year for Loyall was 1915, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Loyall is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Loyall in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Loyall a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Loyall 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.
Is Loyall still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Loyall in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Loyall can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Loyall?
Want to know how many people have the name Loyall? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.