Lyon

Boy name

Lyon has been given to 962 babies in the U.S. since 1947. It peaked in 2024.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

962

Peak year

2024 (84 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1947

10-year trend

▲ +26%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

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

Lynnunisex

234,778 babies since 1880

Leonboy

184,074 babies since 1880

Lonboy

9,856 babies since 1880

Lyngirl

8,781 babies since 1896

Zyonboy

5,045 babies since 1995

Ryonboy

2,026 babies since 1962

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FAQ

How popular is the name Lyon?

Lyon has been given to 962 babies in the U.S. since 1947. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lyon peak?

Lyon peaked in 2024, when 84 babies were given the name.

Is Lyon a girl or boy name?

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

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