Byron Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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.
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.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Byron"
Pronunciation
/ˈbaɪ.rən/
Origin
Old English
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.
Meaning
cowshed, barn
Language Evolution
Old English: Byrig, Middle English: Byrone, Modern English: Byron
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.
Variants & Derivatives
Byronne, Byr, Bry
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Byron is viewed as a classic and slightly aristocratic name, often associated with literary elegance and romanticism.
Famous People
Lord Byron (George Gordon Byron), British poet, Byron Nelson, American professional golfer, Byron White, U.S. Supreme Court Justice
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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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
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.