Boyd
3 countries#1959 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Boyd was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
27,745 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1959 · peaked in 1922 with 508 births
Most common in: Texas, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Utah, Kentucky
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
413 births recorded 1975–2023 · peaked in 2006 with 47 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
225 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2006 with 29 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
188 births recorded 1975–2023 · peaked in 2009 with 25 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Boyd’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2932 | — |
| 2007 | #2139 | ↑793 |
| 2008 | #2467 | ↓328 |
| 2009 | #2800 | ↓333 |
| 2010 | #2511 | ↑289 |
| 2011 | #2699 | ↓188 |
| 2012 | #1942 | ↑757 |
| 2013 | #1878 | ↑64 |
| 2014 | #1588 | ↑290 |
| 2015 | #1826 | ↓238 |
| 2016 | #1618 | ↑208 |
| 2017 | #1421 | ↑197 |
| 2018 | #1478 | ↓57 |
| 2019 | #1658 | ↓180 |
| 2020 | #1528 | ↑130 |
| 2021 | #1606 | ↓78 |
| 2022 | #1626 | ↓20 |
| 2023 | #2147 | ↓521 |
| 2024 | #2210 | ↓63 |
| 2025 | #1959 | ↑251 |
Frequently asked questions about Boyd
Is Boyd a popular name?
Yes — Boyd currently ranks #1959 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Boyd more common for boys or girls?
Boyd is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Boyd most popular?
Boyd peaked in 1922 in United States, with 508 recorded births that year.
Is Boyd rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Boyd’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #442 in 1880 to #1959 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Boyd?
At least 28,158 babies have been recorded with the name Boyd across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Boyd popular in more than one country?
Yes — Boyd appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Boyd?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Boyd include Shulem, Whit, Cross.
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