NAME PROFILE
Floyd
Floyd is a masculine name of Welsh origin that means 'gray' or 'gray-haired.' It carries a sense of wisdom and maturity, often evoking images of individuals who are strong and steadfast.
Key Stats
| Total births | 155,747 |
| Gender | Male (89% / 11%) |
| Peak year | 1926 |
| 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 — 22%CA — 21%OH — 20%IL — 19%LA — 19%
Notable People
Floyd Mayweather (Professional Boxer) · Pink Floyd (Rock Band) · Floyd Patterson (Professional Boxer) · Floyd Landis (Cyclist) · Floyd McKay (Journalist)
Similar Names
Compare Floyd
Get the full Name Scout experience on mobile
Swipe through names with your partner, run AI-powered name analysis, track tournaments, and sync favorites across devices. 33,000+ names with SSA data from 1910 to 2025.
App Store
Google Play