Boy · #3,505 in 2026

Hoyal

Name: Popularity of the name Hoyal in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Hoyal, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,505

Peak Rank

#3,147 (1936)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1918

First Year

1941

Last Year

1936

Peak Year

#3147

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hoyal

Hoyal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1918, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1936, when 6 Hoyals were born — ranking #3,147 that year. As of 2026, Hoyal ranks #3,505 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Hoyals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Hoyal

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hoyal is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Howell
Howel
Howle
Hisle
Hull
Hoya
Hul
Hoyle
Hle
Heuvel
Loyal
Royal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hoyal

What does the name Hoyal mean?

Hoyal is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1918. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hoyal in 2026?

In 2026, Hoyal ranks #3,505 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Hoyal most popular?

Hoyal reached its peak popularity in 1936, ranking #3,147 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Hoyal a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Hoyal is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Hoyal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hoyal include Minnis, Nathiel, Nadine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hoyal

Hoyal is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Hoyal's peak popularity came in 1936 when it ranked #3,147. Use the chart and map above to compare Hoyal's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.