Lyon
Every Lyon since 1947 — 962 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lyon
Lyon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,502 in 2025 with 54 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 962 American babies have been named Lyon. Its peak came in 2024, when 84 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Lyon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lyon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | #2,502 |
| 2024 | 84 | #1,898 |
| 2023 | 53 | #2,527 |
| 2022 | 70 | #2,126 |
| 2021 | 50 | #2,608 |
| 2020 | 52 | #2,492 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2,248 |
| 2018 | 54 | #2,433 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2,928 |
| 2016 | 42 | #2,868 |
| 2015 | 43 | #2,795 |
| 2014 | 29 | #3,662 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,549 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,964 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4,061 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,783 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,231 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,031 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,145 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,449 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,796 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,336 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,606 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,029 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,277 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,765 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,466 |
| 1990 | — | — |
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| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,977 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lyon in 2025?
Lyon ranked #2,502 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 54 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lyon?
962 babies have been named Lyon in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lyon most popular?
Lyon peaked in 2024, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Lyon a boy or girl name?
Lyon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lyon rising or falling?
Lyon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.