Boy nameCurrently #1,897 in the USRising
Lyon
//ˈlaɪən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Lyon's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Lyon's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lyon |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2018 | 54 |
| 2019 | 62 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 50 |
| 2022 | 70 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 84 |
Lyon through the decades
- Lyon peaked in 2024, when 84 babies were named Lyon in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Lyon has risen 178% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lyon currently ranks #1,897 in the US and is on the rise.