Lyons
Pronunciation: [ l-EYE-uhnz ]
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Lyons first appeared in US Social Security records in 2018.
Over 5 babies have been named Lyons in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lyons is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #27,197 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,197
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lyons
Lyons is a boy name .
Lyons is currently ranked #27,197 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lyons include Lyo, Lyy, Lyie, and Lyokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lyons include Lyon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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