Loyal

“Faithful, firm in allegiance” — English, from Old French loyal, from Latin lēgālis origin

Boy's name · #983 in the US (2025) · 2020s

Loyal reached its best rank, #555, in 1890 and ranked #983 in 2025. Roughly 5,900 boys have been named Loyal since 1882.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 24 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Loyals

Loyal Griggs — American cinematographer (1906-1978)
Loyal Underwood — American actor (1893-1966)
Loyal Edwin Knappen — United States federal judge (1854-1930)
Loyal B. Stearns — American politician (1853-1936)
Loyal Blaine Aldrich — Astrophysicist, astronomer (1884-1965)

Among 18 notable people named Loyal:

No single standout — notable Loyals spread across many fields.

Similar names: Orson · Lloyd · Link · Lou · Percival · Cal

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