Lyann
A feminine name derived from the French "Lianne", itself from the English Liana.
Name Census estimates that about 278 living Americans carry the first name Lyann. It is a predominantly female name (98.3% of registrations). The average person named Lyann today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lyann births was 1993 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lyann. 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
278
~ 1 in 1,232,929 Americans
Peak year
1993
16 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,416
Tracked since 1953
Gender
Gender distribution for Lyann
Lyann leans heavily female at 98.3% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Lyann as a male name
- Ranked #13,416 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (5 births)
Lyann as a female name
- Ranked #16,754 in 2022
- 5 female births in 2022
- Peak: 1993 (16 births)
Popularity
Lyann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lyann from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 89 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lyann 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 Lyann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lyanns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lyann
The name Lyann is a relatively modern creation, likely originating in the late 20th century as a variation of the more common name Liana. Its roots can be traced back to the Greek language, where the word "liane" refers to a type of climbing or vining plant. This connection to nature and botanical themes is a common feature in many given names with similar spellings.
While the exact origin and meaning of Lyann are not clearly documented, it is believed to be a combination of the Greek word "liane" and the French suffix "-anne," which is often used in feminine names. This blend of linguistic influences suggests that the name Lyann may have emerged as a cross-cultural fusion, perhaps in regions where Greek and French cultures intersected or had historical ties.
Historical records do not provide any definitive references to individuals named Lyann prior to the 20th century, as the name appears to be a relatively modern invention. However, there are a few notable figures who have borne this name in recent decades.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Lyann was Lyann Lindo, a Jamaican-born actress and model who gained recognition in the 1980s and 1990s for her roles in television series and films. Another notable Lyann was Lyann Brodachin, a Canadian author and educator who published several works on parenting and child development in the late 20th century.
In the realm of sports, Lyann Mas is a former professional tennis player from France who competed on the WTA Tour in the 1990s and early 2000s. Lyann Hirschmann, born in 1968, is a Swiss former professional tennis player who represented Switzerland in international competitions during her career.
Lyann Compton, born in 1969, is an American singer and songwriter who has released several albums and has been active in the contemporary Christian music scene since the 1990s.
While the name Lyann may not have a long historical lineage, its modern usage and the individuals who have borne it suggest that it has gained a foothold in various cultural contexts, particularly in the Western world. As a relatively new name, its evolution and potential for broader adoption remain to be seen in the years to come.
People
Lyann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lyann as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lyann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lyann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 278 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lyann 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 1,232,929 US residents.
Is Lyann a common name?
We classify Lyann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 291 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lyann most popular?
The single biggest year for Lyann was 1993, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lyann is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lyann a female name?
Yes, 98.3% of people registered as Lyann in the SSA data are female. 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.