Byron
Gender: Boy
Meaning: At the cattle sheds or barn
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #981 in 2025 with 233 babies born.
History: Byron is an English surname derived from the Old English 'byre,' meaning cattle shed or barn, referring to someone who lived near such a structure. It became a given name predominantly in honor of the Romantic poet Lord George Gordon Byron, one of the most celebrated poets of the 19th century. Its literary associations give it a romantic, intellectual quality.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Byron? About 1 in 14,285 babies born in 2025 were named Byron, or roughly 0.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Byron
What does the name Byron mean?
Byron means “At the cattle sheds or barn” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Byron?
Byron has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “At the cattle sheds or barn”.
How popular is Byron?
Byron ranked #980 in 2025 — given to 233 babies that year.
When was Byron most popular?
Byron peaked in 1964 with 1,284 babies registered that year.
Is Byron a boy or girl name?
Byron is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Byrons in registered births are male.
Is the name Byron rising or falling in popularity?
Byron has fallen 190 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #790 in 2020 to #980 in 2025.
How long has Byron been recorded?
Byron appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.