Lydon
Pronunciation: [ l-IHD-uhn ]
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Lydon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 244 babies have been named Lydon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lydon is past its peak , currently ranked #20,881 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,881
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Lydon
Lydon is a boy name .
Lydon is currently ranked #20,881 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lydon include Lyd, Lyy, Lyie, and Lydkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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