NAME PROFILE
Cloyd
Cloyd is a name of Welsh origin, often interpreted as meaning 'one who dwells by the ford.' It carries a sense of strength and resilience, evoking images of someone grounded and dependable.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,050 |
| Gender | Male (29% / 71%) |
| Peak year | 1915 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1961 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
PA — 51%OH — 28%IL — 9%KY — 6%TX — 6%
Notable People
Cloyd Rivers (American musician) · Cloyd Heck Marvin (American educator) · Cloyd D. Jones (American politician) · Cloyd K. Aiken (American artist) · Cloyd D. Story (American author)
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