Byron
A habitational surname from Old English byrum (“at the byre or cattleshed”).
Every Byron since 1880 — 82,541 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Byron
Byron is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #981 in 2025 with 233 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 82,541 American babies have been named Byron. Its peak came in 1964, when 1,289 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Byron stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Byron year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 233 | #981 |
| 2024 | — | — | 275 | #878 |
| 2023 | — | — | 291 | #836 |
| 2022 | — | — | 264 | #891 |
| 2021 | — | — | 339 | #751 |
| 2020 | — | — | 294 | #790 |
| 2019 | — | — | 347 | #711 |
| 2018 | — | — | 324 | #737 |
| 2017 | — | — | 399 | #649 |
| 2016 | — | — | 385 | #670 |
| 2015 | — | — | 457 | #599 |
| 2014 | — | — | 402 | #653 |
| 2013 | — | — | 515 | #516 |
| 2012 | — | — | 481 | #543 |
| 2011 | — | — | 512 | #505 |
| 2010 | — | — | 565 | #465 |
| 2009 | — | — | 738 | #401 |
| 2008 | — | — | 617 | #450 |
| 2007 | — | — | 496 | #523 |
| 2006 | — | — | 493 | #522 |
| 2005 | — | — | 503 | #492 |
| 2004 | — | — | 480 | #510 |
| 2003 | — | — | 502 | #492 |
| 2002 | — | — | 473 | #486 |
| 2001 | — | — | 491 | #481 |
| 2000 | — | — | 544 | #439 |
| 1995 | — | — | 598 | #391 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,257 | 1,016 | #265 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,451 | 894 | #252 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,581 | 1,025 | #231 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,101 | 913 | #224 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,091 | 1,230 | #206 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,339 | 1,225 | #204 |
| 1960 | — | — | 1,191 | #234 |
| 1955 | — | — | 1,055 | #222 |
| 1950 | — | — | 830 | #222 |
| 1945 | — | — | 563 | #237 |
| 1940 | — | — | 547 | #227 |
| 1935 | — | — | 457 | #254 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,701 | 474 | #256 |
| 1925 | — | — | 516 | #251 |
| 1920 | — | — | 571 | #224 |
| 1915 | — | — | 458 | #223 |
| 1910 | — | — | 89 | #256 |
| 1905 | — | — | 59 | #254 |
| 1900 | — | — | 61 | #262 |
| 1895 | — | — | 56 | #235 |
| 1890 | — | — | 52 | #230 |
| 1885 | — | — | 46 | #244 |
| 1880 | — | — | 52 | #225 |
Famous people named Byron
- Byron Moreno Referee · b. 1969
- Byron Mann Actor · b. 1967
- Byron Nelson Golfer · 1912–2006
- Byron Scott Basketball player · b. 1961
- Byron K. Lichtenberg Astronaut · b. 1948
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Byron mean?
A habitational surname from Old English byrum (“at the byre or cattleshed”).
How popular is the name Byron in 2025?
Byron ranked #981 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 233 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Byron?
82,541 babies have been named Byron in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Byron most popular?
Byron peaked in 1964, when 1,289 newborns received the name.
Is Byron a boy or girl name?
Byron is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Byron rising or falling?
Byron is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Byron?
Well-known people named Byron include Byron Moreno (referee), Byron Mann (actor), Byron Nelson (golfer).