NAME PROFILE
Byron
Byron is of Old English origin, meaning 'from the barn' or 'by the cowshed.' The name carries a sense of sophistication and artistic flair, often associated with individuals who are passionate and expressive.
Key Stats
| Total births | 82,541 |
| Gender | Male (93% / 7%) |
| Peak year | 1964 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 20%IL — 20%TX — 20%MO — 20%CA — 20%
Notable People
Lord Byron (Poet, known for *Don Juan*) · Byron Allen (Television producer and comedian) · Byron Scott (Former NBA player and coach) · Byron Cage (Gospel singer) · Byron White (Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice)
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