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Loyalty

♂ Boy

Pronounced LOY-uhl-tee /ˈlɔɪ.əl.ti/Medium

Meaning: LoyalMedium

In 30 seconds: Loyalty is an English virtue name for a boy, meaning exactly what it says: loyal. It belongs to the tradition of naming children after admired qualities.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningLoyal

U.S. rank (2024)#2850 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births45 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 419

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Loyalty is an English word name meaning 'loyal'. It sits in the line of virtue names, where an ordinary English word for a prized trait is given directly to a child as a hope and a blessing.

Like other virtue names, its meaning is plain on the surface, which gives it an open, unmistakable feel.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Loyalty is 'loyal', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Loyalty — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Loyalty mean?

Loyalty is usually explained as meaning 'loyal' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Loyalty?

It's commonly said LOY-uhl-tee /ˈlɔɪ.əl.ti/.

Is Loyalty a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Loyalty is used as a boy name.

How popular is Loyalty?

In 2024, Loyalty ranked #2850 in the U.S. for boys, with 45 births recorded.