NAME PROFILE
Boyd
Boyd is a name of Scottish origin meaning 'yellow' or 'blond.' It carries connotations of brightness and cheerfulness, often associated with a vibrant personality and a strong sense of individuality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 27,745 |
| Gender | Male (76% / 24%) |
| Peak year | 1922 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 23%CA — 21%PA — 19%OH — 19%UT — 19%
Notable People
Boyd Holbrook (Actor, *The Sandman*) · Boyd Rice (Musician, writer, and artist) · Boyd Tinsley (Violinist, member of Dave Matthews Band) · Boyd K. Packer (Religious leader, member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles) · Boyd Anderson (American football player)
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