Byron
Pronunciation: [ b-EYER-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Byron first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 254 babies have been named Byron in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Byron is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,462 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,462
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Hebrew/Aramaic origin
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Old German (hlud + wig) origin
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American origin
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About the Name Byron
Byron is a girl name .
Is Byron a boy or girl name? Byron is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,462 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #884. Byron is more commonly used as a boy name.
Byron is currently ranked #68,462 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Byron include Byr, Byy, Byie, and Byrkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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