Loyal
Origin
Latin
Syllables
2
Peak era
2020s
Today
▲ Rising
Meaning
faithful, true (Old French loial, from Latin legalis)
Popularity, 1890–2024
1890speak 2020s
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Loyal peaked in the 2020s.
When you meet Loyal
Most people given the name Loyal in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Loyal deep dive
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