Lyal

Boy name

Lyal has been given to 145 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 1930.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

145

Peak year

1930 (12 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1915

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Lyal — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Loyalboy

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Lyamboy

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FAQ

How popular is the name Lyal?

Lyal has been given to 145 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lyal peak?

Lyal peaked in 1930, when 12 babies were given the name.

Is Lyal a girl or boy name?

Lyal is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Lyal are boys).

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