Byron
Male name · ↓ Falling
36,456
Total Births
1964
Peak Year
#831
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Byron
Byron is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1960s with significant usage. Approximately 36,456 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,050 births |
| 1890s | 1,241 births |
| 1900s | 1,362 births |
| 1910s | 2,315 births |
| 1920s | 2,652 births |
| 1930s | 2,193 births |
| 1940s | 2,724 births |
| 1950s | 4,262 births |
| 1960s | 4,811 births |
| 1970s | 3,759 births |
| 1980s | 3,758 births |
| 1990s | 2,724 births |
| 2000s | 1,938 births |
| 2010s | 1,283 births |
| 2020s | 384 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Byron?
Byron has been given to 36,456 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1964 with 510 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #831.
Is Byron a boy or girl name?
Byron is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Byron most popular?
Byron was most popular in 1964, when 510 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Byron?
Byron first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).