Dyson
Every Dyson since 1979 — 1,588 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dyson
Dyson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,085 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 1,588 American babies have been named Dyson. Its peak came in 2012, when 96 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Dyson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dyson 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 | — | — | 19 | #5,085 |
| 2024 | — | — | 26 | #4,105 |
| 2023 | — | — | 17 | #5,519 |
| 2022 | — | — | 29 | #3,795 |
| 2021 | — | — | 32 | #3,521 |
| 2020 | — | — | 42 | #2,854 |
| 2019 | — | — | 41 | #2,957 |
| 2018 | — | — | 40 | #2,962 |
| 2017 | — | — | 48 | #2,607 |
| 2016 | — | — | 64 | #2,148 |
| 2015 | — | — | 73 | #1,985 |
| 2014 | — | — | 80 | #1,846 |
| 2013 | — | — | 76 | #1,869 |
| 2012 | — | — | 96 | #1,620 |
| 2011 | — | — | 70 | #1,973 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17,773 | 71 | #1,962 |
| 2009 | — | — | 69 | #2,015 |
| 2008 | — | — | 62 | #2,167 |
| 2007 | — | — | 86 | #1,731 |
| 2006 | — | — | 73 | #1,862 |
| 2005 | — | — | 71 | #1,821 |
| 2004 | — | — | 69 | #1,807 |
| 2003 | — | — | 59 | #1,967 |
| 2002 | — | — | 52 | #2,073 |
| 2001 | — | — | 35 | #2,704 |
| 2000 | — | — | 39 | #2,443 |
| 1995 | — | — | 15 | #4,113 |
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| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,010 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dyson in 2025?
Dyson ranked #5,085 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dyson?
1,588 babies have been named Dyson in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dyson most popular?
Dyson peaked in 2012, when 96 newborns received the name.
Is Dyson a boy or girl name?
Dyson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dyson rising or falling?
Dyson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.