Dyron
Of Greek origin, meaning "gift from the gods".
Name Census estimates that about 528 living Americans carry the first name Dyron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dyron today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dyron births was 1975 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dyron. 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.
People living today
528
~ 1 in 649,156 Americans
Peak year
1975
22 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,647
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Dyron: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dyron from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 134 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dyron 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 Dyron during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dyrons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dyron
The name Dyron is believed to have its origins in ancient Greece, derived from the word "dyr" which means "gift" in Greek. It is thought to have emerged as a name during the Classical period, around the 5th century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Dyron can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BCE. He briefly mentions a soldier by the name of Dyron who fought bravely in the Battle of Thermopylae against the Persians.
In the 3rd century BCE, there are records of a prominent Athenian philosopher named Dyron, who was a student of the renowned thinker Aristotle. Unfortunately, little is known about his life or works, as most of his writings have been lost to time.
During the Byzantine era, around the 6th century CE, there was a notable Eastern Orthodox monk named Dyron who lived in the monasteries of Mount Athos in Greece. He is said to have been highly respected for his wisdom and piety, and his teachings were documented in several manuscripts that still exist today.
In the 12th century, a French troubadour and poet named Dyron de Vaux gained fame for his lyrical compositions and romantic poems. His works were widely circulated and appreciated among the nobility of the time.
Another notable figure with the name Dyron was an Italian Renaissance artist who lived in the 15th century. Dyron da Firenze was a skilled painter and fresco artist, and some of his works can still be found adorning the walls of churches and palaces in Florence and other cities across Italy.
These are a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Dyron, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods, despite its relatively uncommon usage compared to other names.
People
Dyron + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dyron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dyron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 528 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dyron 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 649,156 US residents.
Is Dyron a common name?
We classify Dyron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 554 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dyron most popular?
The single biggest year for Dyron was 1975, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dyron is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dyron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dyron 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.
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.