Byron
Byron: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbaɪɹən/
Meaning and origin of Byron
Root meaning: “at the byre or cattleshed”
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of mostly American usage.
Etymology
A habitational surname from Old English byrum (“at the byre or cattleshed”).
How popular is Byron?
Since 1880, 303 girls and 82,238 boys in the U.S. have been named Byron (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3701 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #194 in 1882. In 2025 it ranked #981 for boys, with 233 babies given the name.
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Byron FAQ
What does the name Byron mean?
Byron traces back to a root meaning "at the byre or cattleshed". A male given name transferred from the surname, of mostly American usage. A habitational surname from Old English byrum (“at the byre or cattleshed”).
What is the origin of the name Byron?
Byron is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Byron?
Since 1880, 303 girls and 82,238 boys in the U.S. have been named Byron (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3701 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #194 in 1882. In 2025 it ranked #981 for boys, with 233 babies given the name.
Is Byron a boy or girl name?
Byron is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 303 girls and 82,238 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.