How Many People Are Named Floyde?

Complete statistics for the name Floyde: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Floyde
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Floyde is a very rare male name, with only 73 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 4,546,819 Americans. The majority of folks named Floyde are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~73
Living in US
1 in 4,546,819
Americans
1925
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Floyd
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Determined Traditional Resilient
4
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

264
Worldwide Bearers
#547,545
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
194
🇬🇾 Guyana
13
🇲🇽 Mexico
11
🇵🇭 Philippines
6
🇨🇦 Canada
4
🇬🇧 England
4
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
4
🇵🇪 Peru
4
🇮🇳 India
3
🇿🇦 South Africa
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
73 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 91
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
310
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 310 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1925

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
74
Modern Appeal
26
International
63

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Floyde Through the Generations

Floyde has been a name that's seen its peak in the past, with 14 births in 1925. Over the decades, it's maintained a stable presence, though it's definitely a name for the older generation. With 310 of those born being over 60, it's clear that Floyde is a name that's deeply rooted in history and tradition.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Floyde's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Floyde

How Many People Have the Name Floyde?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 73 people in the United States currently share the name Floyde. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,546,819 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Floyde a Common or Rare Name?

Floyde is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Floyde Mean?

Floyde means "creative variant of Floyd" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Floyde in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Floyde Most Popular?

The name Floyde reached peak popularity in 1925, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Floyde?

Approximately 73 people named Floyde live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 310. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,546,819 Americans.

Is Floyde a rare name?

Floyde is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,546,819 Americans has this name.

What does the name Floyde mean?

Floyde means "creative variant of Floyd" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Floyde more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Floyde are male and 0% are female.

When was Floyde most popular?

Floyde peaked in 1925 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US73
All-Time Births310
1 in X1 in 4,546,819
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age91
Peak Year1925
World Rank#547,545
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.