Byron
girl nameByron entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #3658 in 1930, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#3658
peak (1930)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3869 |
| 1920s | #3883 |
| 1930s | #3896 |
| 1940s | #4935 |
| 1950s | #4939 |
| 1960s | #5257 |
| 1970s | #6141 |
| 1980s | #8526 |
| 1990s | #13138 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Byron are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Byron alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Byron in 2025?
- Byron is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Byron most popular?
- Byron peaked in 1930, reaching #3658 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Byron with classmates?
- Byron will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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