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Loxley

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Pronounced LOKS-lee /ˈlɑks.li/High

Meaning: From the English place-name/surname Loxley/Locksley — possibly 'Locc's clearing' (Old English) — Robin Hood's homeLow

In 30 seconds: Storybook and woodsy: Loxley is the English place-name of Robin Hood's home — possibly 'Locc's clearing'. Adventurous, charming, and unisex.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English place-name/surname Loxley/Locksley — possibly 'Locc's clearing' (Old English) — Robin Hood's home
U.S. rank (2025)#5049 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 488

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720102025

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 the English place-name and surname Loxley/Locksley — possibly 'Locc's clearing/meadow' (Old English; the first element is debated, which we note). Famed as Robin Hood's home, it's an adventurous, woodsy name, here for girls.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-clearing at the (likely) root, and storybook.

Did you know? Robin Hood was 'Robin of Locksley' — Loxley names that storied English place, possibly 'Locc's clearing/meadow' (Old English); it's a charming surname-name.
Overall data confidence 65%
Place-name references — Loxley — first element debated

Variations

LocksleyLoxleeLoxleigh

Nicknames

Lox

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Loxley mean?

Loxley is an English place-name (Robin Hood's Locksley), possibly 'Locc's clearing'; the first element is debated.

How do you pronounce Loxley?

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

Is Loxley a boy or girl name?

Loxley is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Loxley?

Loxley is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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