Byron
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
82,309 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1964 Peak Popularity Year
1,289 Peak Births

Byron Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Byron is an Old English name meaning 'cowshed' or 'barn'. It evolved from the Old English 'Byrig' through Middle English to its current form. The name is associated with traits of literary elegance and romanticism, notably due to Lord Byron's influence in the 19th century. There is no biblical relevance to the name.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Byron"

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Pronunciation

/ˈbaɪ.rən/

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Origin

Old English

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Etymology

The name Byron is derived from the Old English term 'byre', meaning 'cowshed' or 'barn', combined with a suffix indicating a place or location, suggesting a geographical origin.

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Meaning

cowshed, barn

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Language Evolution

Old English: Byrig, Middle English: Byrone, Modern English: Byron

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Historical Usage

Byron gained popularity in the early 19th century, largely due to the influence of the poet Lord Byron, who became a cultural icon.

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Variants & Derivatives

Byronne, Byr, Bry

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Byron is viewed as a classic and slightly aristocratic name, often associated with literary elegance and romanticism.

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Famous People

Lord Byron (George Gordon Byron), British poet, Byron Nelson, American professional golfer, Byron White, U.S. Supreme Court Justice

📊 Byron Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Byron Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 1,289 peak births in 1964

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Louisiana

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 12 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Byron"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Byron"

"Byron" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 236th of 7545 8,512
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 242nd of 6773 9,295
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 223rd of 7552 19,865
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 227th of 10718 16,383
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 278th of 16616 13,944
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 476th of 24088 8,613
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 715th of 23106 4,288
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 7365th of 9107 14
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 6072nd of 9204 30
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 7580th of 12526 40
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 5736th of 19264 138
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 10927th of 27321 81

Regional Popularity of "Byron" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
12.36%
175th/1416
19.43%
268th/1379
12.47%
295th/2366
15.06%
172nd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
11.84%
183rd/1546
16.07%
250th/1556
13.05%
307th/2353
12.09%
187th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
9.34%
208th/2227
11.32%
275th/2430
7.61%
217th/2853
7.42%
206th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
8.00%
235th/2937
8.76%
305th/3483
5.06%
178th/3518
6.21%
251st/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
8.03%
296th/3685
8.13%
364th/4475
4.31%
224th/5194
4.92%
311th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
12.24%
561st/4582
11.15%
576th/5164
5.81%
425th/7313
6.51%
486th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
19.70%
785th/3984
16.00%
718th/4487
10.11%
690th/6822
10.98%
689th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Byron" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Byron"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Byron" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Byron" in the United States

The name Byron is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Byron has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Byron' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 236th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 242nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 223rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 227th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 278th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 476th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 715th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7365th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6072nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7580th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5736th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10927th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Byron' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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