Royd

Boy name

Royd has been given to 55 babies in the U.S. since 1917. It peaked in 1970.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1970 (8 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1917

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Royd — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Royboy

411,331 babies since 1880

Boydboy

27,745 babies since 1880

Loydboy

22,522 babies since 1880

Rodboy

8,744 babies since 1910

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Royd.

55 babies since 1931

55 babies since 1963

55 babies since 1969

55 babies since 1975

56 babies since 1913

56 babies since 1956

56 babies since 1957

56 babies since 1965

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FAQ

How popular is the name Royd?

Royd has been given to 55 babies in the U.S. since 1917. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Royd peak?

Royd peaked in 1970, when 8 babies were given the name.

Is Royd a girl or boy name?

Royd is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Royd are boys).

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