Loyal

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“faithful, true” — English

#8772024 rank
2022peak year
5,497babies named Loyal since 1880
▲ +158%5-year trend

Loyal popularity over 145 years

💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 202218801920196020002024

What does Loyal mean?

An English virtue name from the adjective loyal, via Old French from Latin legalis, 'faithful to the law'. Occasional American use since the 19th century.

OriginEnglish
Syllables1
Genderboy
Stylevintage, modern

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