Is Byron a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Byron is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Byron?

It’s currently ranked #656 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Byron?

BYE-ron · IPA: //ˈbaɪ.rən//

Byron Boy

Popularity: #656 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBYE-ron / /ˈbaɪ.rən/

English; Greek

Meaning

English: 'cowshed'; Greek: 'of the Byrons'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Byron is of English origin, derived from a surname that means 'by the cow shed'. It gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century, largely due to the influence of the poet Lord Byron. The name has also been associated with nobility and literary heritage, reflecting a romantic and artistic spirit.

Trend Summary

Byron has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in the 19th century and a gradual decline in recent decades.

Variants

Byronne

International Variants

Biron (French)
Biron (Spanish)

Famous people named Byron

Byron Scott is a former professional basketball player and coach, known for his time with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Byron Allen is an American television producer, comedian, and entrepreneur, recognized for his work in the entertainment industry.

Byron Buxton is a professional baseball player in Major League Baseball, known for his speed and defensive skills.

Fictional characters named Byron

Byron is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II', serving as a minor character in the story.

Byron is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his quirky personality.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Byron was first seen in the United States in 1880. Byron has ranked as high as #436 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Louisiana, New York, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Byron has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Byron (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	30	14%
TX	30	14%
FL	19	9%
NY	14	7%
IN	11	5%
NC	10	5%
PA	9	4%
GA	8	4%
LA	8	4%
VA	8	4%
MO	7	3%
IL	7	3%
TN	7	3%
MI	7	3%
AL	6	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	52
1881	40
1882	66
1883	50
1884	57
1885	46
1886	51
1887	47
1888	52
1889	37
1890	52
1891	53
1892	69
1893	47
1894	59
1895	56
1896	59
1897	50
1898	55
1899	47
1900	61
1901	51
1902	50
1903	59
1904	61
1905	59
1906	65
1907	71
1908	70
1909	69
1910	89
1911	96
1912	227
1913	303
1914	395
1915	458
1916	471
1917	487
1918	505
1919	487
1920	571
1921	558
1922	599
1923	536
1924	594
1925	516
1926	533
1927	532
1928	546
1929	520
1930	474
1931	502
1932	471
1933	442
1934	425
1935	457
1936	461
1937	521
1938	515
1939	555
1940	547
1941	539
1942	643
1943	588
1944	526
1945	563
1946	786
1947	799
1948	796
1949	744
1950	830
1951	837
1952	901
1953	926
1954	1,045
1955	1,055
1956	1,249
1957	1,259
1958	1,208
1959	1,221
1960	1,190
1961	1,227
1962	1,264
1963	1,244
1964	1,284
1965	1,225
1966	1,177
1967	1,181
1968	1,126
1969	1,204
1970	1,230
1971	1,085
1972	945
1973	915
1974	953
1975	914
1976	906
1977	850
1978	794
1979	853
1980	1,025
1981	997
1982	864
1983	1,030
1984	892
1985	894
1986	893
1987	930
1988	1,056
1989	1,074
1990	1,016
1991	908
1992	842
1993	739
1994	645
1995	598
1996	566
1997	607
1998	549
1999	562
2000	544
2001	491
2002	473
2003	502
2004	480
2005	503
2006	493
2007	496
2008	617
2009	738
2010	565
2011	512
2012	481
2013	515
2014	401
2015	457
2016	385
2017	399
2018	324
2019	347
2020	294
2021	339
2022	264
2023	291
2024	272