How popular is the name Dyer in 2025?

Dyer is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Dyer most popular?

Dyer peaked in 1923, reaching #2950 among US boy names.

Dyer will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Dyer entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2950 in 1923, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2950

peak (1923)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Dyer are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Dyer alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Dyer in 2025?: Dyer is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Dyer most popular?: Dyer peaked in 1923, reaching #2950 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Dyer with classmates?: Dyer will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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