Byron
boy name#980 in 2025Byron entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #193 in 1882, ranks #980 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#980
rank today
#193
peak (1882)
233
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #232 |
| 1890s | #233 |
| 1900s | #250 |
| 1910s | #232 |
| 1920s | #236 |
| 1930s | #242 |
| 1940s | #233 |
| 1950s | #219 |
| 1960s | #212 |
| 1970s | #229 |
| 1980s | #242 |
| 1990s | #361 |
| 2000s | #480 |
| 2010s | #605 |
| 2020s | #854 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Byron has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 57,500 people named Byron are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Byron alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 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 ranks #980 among US boy names in 2025, with 233 babies given the name.
- When was the name Byron most popular?
- Byron peaked in 1882, reaching #193 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Byron with classmates?
- Byron will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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