Will my child share the name Boyd with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Boyd per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Boyd in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Boyd becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Boyd is declining: down 2,278 places since 2017, to #4,790 in 2022. It peaked at #847 in 2006.

Is Boyd a good choice for a distinctive name?

Boyd is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Boyd a popular baby name in the United States?

Boyd does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Boyd

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Boyd is a distinctive choice, ranked #4790 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Boyd in their class.

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UK Rank 2022

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About the Name Boyd

Boyd has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1378 places in five years. It was most popular in 2006 at #847 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Boyd is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Boyd in their class.