How popular is the name Lyal in 2025?

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

When was the name Lyal most popular?

Lyal peaked in 1930, reaching #2293 among US boy names.

Lyal will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Lyal entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2293 in 1930, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2293

peak (1930)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

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

The typical Lyal 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 Lyal in 2025?: Lyal is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Lyal most popular?: Lyal peaked in 1930, reaching #2293 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Lyal with classmates?: Lyal will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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