US Popularity:1870
Origin:British
Meaning:At the byres; place by the cowsheds
Byron is a masculine name of British origin derived from the Old English phrase æt ðǽm bȳrum meaning “at the byres” or “place by the cowsheds.” Originally used as a surname, Byron was given to those who worked with cattle. Nowadays, this name has a historical appeal, with parents deciding to name baby after renowned 19th-century poet Lord Byron. Choosing Byron for baby will undoubtedly spark a creative mind and heart in your little one.

Famous People Named Byron

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  • Lord Byron
    Poet

Byron Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Byron is currently #1842 on The Bump
Boy:Byron is currently #540 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Byron is currently #1870 in U.S. births
Boy:Byron is currently #638 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1870
in 2022
- 319
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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