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Loxley

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOKS-lee /ˈlɒks.li/High

Meaning: From the English place name and surname Loxley, likely 'Locc's wood or clearing' (a personal name plus Old English leah, 'wood; clearing'). Famous as the legendary home of Robin Hood ('Robin of Loxley').Low

In 30 seconds: A storied place name: Loxley means 'Locc's clearing' and evokes Robin Hood (said 'LOKS-lee'). Crisp and legendary.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English place name and surname Loxley, likely 'Locc's wood or clearing' (a personal name plus Old English leah, 'wood; clearing'). Famous as the legendary home of Robin Hood ('Robin of Loxley').
U.S. rank (2024)#10474 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 133

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820112024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Loxley comes from an English place name, likely 'Locc's wood or clearing' (leah, 'clearing'). Its fame is tied to Robin Hood, 'Robin of Loxley.' As a first name it reads crisp and storied — rare in the U.S. (said 'LOKS-lee').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and legendary.

Did you know? Loxley is an English place and surname — 'Locc's wood or clearing' — best known as the legendary home of Robin of Loxley, better known as Robin Hood (said 'LOKS-lee').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Loxley — English place/surname; Robin Hood lore

Variations

LoxleeLoxleighLocksley

Nicknames

LoxLey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Loxley mean?

Loxley is an English place name and surname, likely 'Locc's wood or clearing' — famed as Robin Hood's home.

How do you pronounce Loxley?

It's said LOKS-lee /ˈlɒks.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Loxley a boy or girl name?

Loxley is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Loxley?

Loxley is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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