Unisex · #1,364 in 2026

Loyalty

Loyalty is a devotion to a country, philosophy, group, or person. Philosophers disagree on what can be an object of loyalty, as some argue that loyalty is strictly interpersonal and only another human being can be the object of loyalty.

Current Rank
#1,364
Peak Rank
#965 (2021)
Total Babies
3K
5-Yr Trend
-12%
👧 Girl peak #965 (3K total)
👦 Boy peak #2,755 (512 total)
👧As Girl Name
2004
First Year
2026
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#965
Peak Rank
3K
Total Count
22
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2006
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#2755
Peak Rank
512
Total Count
19
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Loyalty

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Loyalty is a devotion to a country, philosophy, group, or person. Philosophers disagree on what can be an object of loyalty, as some argue that loyalty is strictly interpersonal and only another human being can be the object of loyalty.

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The Story of Loyalty

As a girl name

Loyalty first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 268 Loyaltys were born — ranking #965 that year. As of 2026, Loyalty ranks #1,364 for girls with 165 births, gradually falling (-12%). In total, more than 3K Loyaltys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Loyalty first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 47 Loyaltys were born — ranking #2,755 that year. As of 2026, Loyalty ranks #2,755 for boys with 47 births, rising sharply (+20% over the past five years). In total, more than 512 Loyaltys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Loyalty

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Loyalty

What does the name Loyalty mean?
Loyalty is a devotion to a country, philosophy, group, or person. Philosophers disagree on what can be an object of loyalty, as some argue that loyalty is strictly interpersonal and only another human being can be the object of loyalty.
How popular is Loyalty in 2026?
In 2026, Loyalty ranks #1,364 among girls' names in the U.S., with 165 babies given the name that year.
When was Loyalty most popular?
Loyalty reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #965 that year with 268 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Loyalty most popular?
Loyalty has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Loyalty.
Is Loyalty a unisex name?
Yes — Loyalty is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 83% of Loyaltys assigned female and 17% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Loyalty?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Loyalty include Kendyl, Aleia, Kloe. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Loyalty

Loyalty is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Loyalty's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #965. Use the chart and map above to compare Loyalty'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.