Loys
Every Loys since 1912 — 332 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Loys
Loys is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1912, 332 American babies have been named Loys — about 58% boys and 42% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1919, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Loys stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Loys year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,243 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,892 | 7 | #3,472 |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,259 | 8 | #3,297 |
| 1920 | 7 | #4,225 | 11 | #2,700 |
| 1915 | 13 | #2,329 | 8 | #2,965 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Loys in 2025?
Loys did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Loys?
332 babies have been named Loys in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Loys most popular?
Loys peaked in 1919, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Loys a boy or girl name?
Loys is used for both: about 42% of babies named Loys have been girls and 58% boys.
Is the name Loys rising or falling?
Loys has been roughly stable over the past decade.