Byron
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: From the Barn; Byres
Background: The name Byron originates from the English surname derived from 'byre,' meaning 'a barn' or 'stable.' This term has roots in the Old English 'byre,' which relates to animal enclosures. Additionally, the name is associated with the Greek word 'byron,' meaning 'a place for cattle.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#356
Total births
82,309
Most popular decade
1960s
(36,558 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-228 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 52
- First year rank
- #225
- Peak year
- 1964
- Peak year births
- 1,284
- Peak rank
- #213
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 272
- Recent rank
- #881
Female
- First year
- 1918
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #3,869
- Peak year
- 1983
- Peak year births
- 16
- Peak rank
- #4,476
- Most recent year
- 1992
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #13,316
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).