loyd is a name of english origin that means "from the little grey hill". it was derived from the old english word "hlywd", which referred to an area in london known as hollywood, which was later named after the ford or crossing over a stream called holywell. the name loyld has been used as a surname for centuries and has also been used as a given name since the 19th century. it is considered a unisex name but is more commonly used for males.
The name Loyd experienced a significant increase in popularity from the late 19th century to around the early 20th century, with a peak of 567 births in 1918. However, it seems that its usage has steadily declined since then, with only 5 births recorded in 2023. The name's popularity has fluctuated over time, but it is now quite rare.