Byrle
The diminutive feminine form of Byron, meaning "defiant spirit".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Byrle. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 53.3% of registrations being male. The average person named Byrle today is around 84 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Byrle births was 1923 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Byrle. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Byrle is about 84 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Byrles were born before 1952.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Byrle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1923
10 babies that year
Average age
84
years old
1941 SSA rank
#2,905
Tracked since 1917
Gender
Gender distribution for Byrle
Byrle is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 60 total registrations, 32 (53.3%) were male and 28 (46.7%) were female.
Byrle as a male name
- Ranked #2,905 in 1941
- 7 male births in 1941
- Peak: 1919 (8 births)
Byrle as a female name
- Ranked #5,065 in 1923
- 5 female births in 1923
- Peak: 1918 (8 births)
Popularity
Byrle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Byrle from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 30 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Byrle by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Byrle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Byrle
The given name Byrle has its roots traced back to the Old Norse language, originating from the northern regions of Europe during the Viking era. The name is believed to have derived from the Old Norse word "byrja," which translates to "beginning" or "origin." This suggests that the name Byrle may have been bestowed upon individuals born during significant events or new beginnings within their respective communities.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Byrle can be found in the ancient Icelandic sagas, where it was borne by a notable figure from the 10th century. Byrle Ormsson, a renowned Viking warrior and explorer, is said to have led expeditions to the uncharted lands of Greenland and North America, contributing to the expansion of Norse settlements during that era.
In the 12th century, a monk named Byrle of Lindisfarne gained recognition for his scholarly works and contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts. His dedication to preserving historical records and religious texts earned him a place in the annals of medieval monastic life.
During the Renaissance period, a prominent Italian artist, Byrle da Vinci, emerged as a contemporary of the legendary Leonardo da Vinci. While not as widely acclaimed as his namesake, Byrle da Vinci's intricate frescoes and murals adorned several churches and palaces across Italy, showcasing his artistic talents.
In the 18th century, Byrle Everett, a British naval officer, achieved notoriety for his daring exploits during the Seven Years' War. His strategic maneuvers and bravery in battle earned him recognition and numerous commendations from the Royal Navy.
More recently, in the 20th century, Byrle Hayton, an American author and playwright, gained acclaim for her thought-provoking works that explored themes of social justice and equality. Her plays and novels, which often challenged societal norms and prejudices, garnered critical acclaim and inspired numerous contemporary writers.
People
Byrle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Byrle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Byrle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Byrle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Byrle going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Byrle a common name?
We classify Byrle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 60 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Byrle most popular?
The single biggest year for Byrle was 1923, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Byrle is about 84 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Byrle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Byrle a male name?
Yes, 53.3% of people registered as Byrle in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Byrle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Byrle in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Byrle can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Byrle?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.