Hoyte is of French origin, derived from the Occitan given name 'Oita', which was likely brought to England by the Normans after the Norman Conquest in 1066. It is a rare and unique name, with its popularity peaking in the late 19th century before declining into obscurity.
The name Hoyte appears to have experienced several peaks and valleys in popularity during the years from 1915 to 1961, with a total of 262 births recorded over this period. The name reached its zenith twice - first in 1935 with 14 births, and again in 1946 with 13 births. However, the popularity of the name Hoyte seems to have declined significantly after the late 1940s, as evidenced by the low birth figures from 1949 onwards, with only five births recorded in each of the years 1949, 1954, and 1961.