Hoyt
Meaning
meaning uncertain, English surname
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Hoyt peaked in the 1910s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Hoyt
People given the name Hoyt in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 2019. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Hoyt deep dive
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