Gayron
From French roots meaning "happy" and "brown-skinned".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Gayron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gayron today is around 86 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gayron births was 1939 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gayron. 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 Gayron is about 86 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Gayrons were born before 1950.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Gayron. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1939
6 babies that year
Average age
86
years old
1948 SSA rank
#3,869
Tracked since 1939
Popularity
Gayron: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gayron from the 1930s through to the 1940s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gayron 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 Gayron 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 Gayron
The name Gayron is believed to have its origins in the ancient Germanic tribes of central Europe, dating back to around the 5th century AD. It is thought to be derived from the Proto-Germanic roots "gai" meaning "spear" and "run" meaning "brightness" or "fame". Together, the name Gayron could be interpreted as "famous spear" or "bright spearman".
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gayron can be found in the Nibelungenlied, a medieval Germanic heroic epic poem written around 1200 AD. In this work, Gayron is mentioned as a brave warrior who fought alongside the legendary hero Siegfried. While likely a fictional character, this early literary reference suggests the name was in use among the Germanic peoples of that time.
In the 9th century, a Frankish nobleman named Gayron was recorded as serving under the Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne. This historical figure is mentioned in several chronicles of the period, though little else is known about his life or deeds.
During the Crusades in the 12th century, a knight named Gayron de Montfort was noted for his bravery and skill in battle. He participated in the Third Crusade led by King Richard I of England and is said to have been present at the siege of Acre in 1191.
In the 14th century, a French poet and troubadour named Gayron de Narbonne gained fame for his lyrical compositions and romantic ballads. He is believed to have been born around 1320 and was a contemporary of the renowned poet Guillaume de Machaut.
In the 16th century, an Italian scholar and humanist named Gayron Benvenuto was renowned for his translations of ancient Greek texts into Latin. Born in Venice in 1515, he spent much of his life teaching and studying at universities across Europe.
While the name Gayron has become less common in modern times, its historical roots and associations with bravery, fame, and scholarly pursuits have left a lasting legacy. These examples from various periods and cultures demonstrate the widespread use and enduring significance of this name throughout history.
People
Gayron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gayron as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gayron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gayron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gayron 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Gayron a common name?
We classify Gayron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gayron most popular?
The single biggest year for Gayron was 1939, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gayron is about 86 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 Gayron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gayron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gayron 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 Gayron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gayron 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 Gayron 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 are named Gayron?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.