boys' name · peaked 2012

Dyson

Every Dyson since 1979 — 1,588 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#5,085
among boys
Babies in 2025
19
named Dyson
Peak year
2012
96 babies
All-time total
1,588
since 1979

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
1990
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.

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