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Lloyd

Boy name · 493 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Lloyd: 493 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 30 births in 2010.

A strong, surname-style name of Welsh origin, Lloyd derives from the word *llwyd*, meaning "grey" or "brown"—often referring to hair colour or a holy person's grey habit. Its most famous bearer is the Welsh actor Lloyd George, the early 20th-century British Prime Minister, though the name is also shared by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. The Lloyd family name has deep roots in Wales and the Borders, lending a classic, landowning feel. Notable variants include Floyd, the anglicised form common in England, while the name appears as a given name in Scotland from the 19th century onward, often chosen for its crisp, two-syllable dignity.

Boy 48 of 52 years

Peak year
201030 babies
Latest (2023)
#6144 babies
Total births
493since 1974
5-year trend
▼ 26%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2010 · 30
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).