How Many People Are Named Byron?

82,309

people in the United States are named Byron

1 in 4,070 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#791

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0246%

Of US population

Peak Year

1964

1,289 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: BIE-rən
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "place of the cow sheds" in Old English. This was the surname of the romantic poet Lord Byron (1788-1824), the writer of 'Don Juan' and many other works.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.4%
Male
99.6%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 58.0 years old

Young (<30) 14,710
17.9%
Adult (30–60) 30,026
36.5%
Senior (>60) 37,573
45.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 7,709
Texas 7,518
Illinois 4,171
Louisiana 4,084
New York 3,132
Ohio 3,027
Florida 3,002
Pennsylvania 2,922
Georgia 2,712
Missouri 2,563

💡 Fun Facts About "Byron"

  • 272 babies were named Byron in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1964
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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