BoyEnglish origin

Byron: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A child from the barn, romantic and spirited.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#785
Peak
#194 in 1882

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #22518801900: #26219001910: #25619101920: #22419201930: #25619301940: #22619401950: #22219501960: #23319601970: #20619701980: #23119801990: #26519902000: #43920002005: #49120052010: #46520102015: #59820152020: #7852020#1#785

What Byron Means

Byron is a boy name of English origin. A child from the barn, romantic and spirited.

How Popular Byron Is

Byron currently ranks #785 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #194 in 1882. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Byron

  • Byron peaked at #194 in the U.S. in 1882.
  • Byron is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Byron is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

Names Like Byron

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Sibling Names for Byron

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Questions About Byron

What does Byron mean?

Byron is a boy name of English origin. A child from the barn, romantic and spirited.

How popular is Byron?

Byron currently ranks #785 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #194 in 1882. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Byron come from?

Byron comes from English roots. Byron peaked at #194 in the U.S. in 1882.

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