Lyron
An Old German masculine name, potentially meaning "brave fighter".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Lyron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lyron today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lyron births was 1981 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lyron. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Lyron with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lyron. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1981
5 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1981 SSA rank
#6,896
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Lyron: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lyron 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 Lyron during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lyron
The name Lyron is believed to have originated from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. Linguists suggest that the name is derived from the Etruscan word "lyra," which means "lyre," a stringed musical instrument resembling a small harp that was widely used in ancient Greek and Roman cultures.
Lyron was likely a name given to individuals associated with music or poetic arts in Etruscan society. The earliest known record of the name dates back to an Etruscan funerary inscription from the 6th century BC, found in the ancient city of Tarquinia. This inscription mentions a man named "Lyron Velnas," which translates to "Lyron the Poet" or "Lyron the Singer."
In ancient Greek mythology, there is a reference to a character named Lyron, who was a skilled musician and the son of the goddess Calliope, the muse of epic poetry. This connection further reinforces the name's association with the arts and creative expression.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Lyron. One of the earliest was Lyron of Sardis, a Greek lyric poet who lived in the 7th century BC. His works, though fragmentary, were highly regarded in antiquity and influenced later poets.
Another prominent figure was Lyron of Athens, a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 5th century BC. He was a disciple of Socrates and is mentioned in Plato's dialogues, particularly in the work "Theaetetus."
During the Renaissance period, Lyron da Vinci (1452-1519) was a lesser-known Italian artist and sculptor who worked in the shadow of his more famous relative, Leonardo da Vinci. Some of his sculptures can still be found in churches and public spaces in Florence and Siena.
In the 18th century, Lyron Beaumont (1725-1789) was a French playwright and writer who gained recognition for his satirical comedies and social critiques. His plays were performed in theaters across Paris and were influential in the literary circles of the time.
More recently, Lyron Whitaker (1919-2002) was an American jazz saxophonist and composer who played with notable bands and musicians, including Duke Ellington and Count Basie. He was recognized for his innovative style and contributions to the development of jazz music in the 20th century.
People
Lyron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lyron 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
Lyron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lyron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lyron 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 Lyron a common name?
We classify Lyron 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, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lyron most popular?
The single biggest year for Lyron was 1981, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lyron is about 43 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 Lyron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lyron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lyron 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 Lyron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lyron 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 Lyron 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 called Lyron?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.