How Many People Are Named Lyon?
Complete statistics for the name Lyon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lyon is a very rare male name, with only 891 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 370,242 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 91% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 908 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lyon Through the Generations
Lyon stands out as a name that's gaining traction among younger generations. With 84 births in 2024 marking its peak year, it's clear that this name is on the rise. The average age of those named Lyon is 14, indicating that it's primarily being chosen by parents for their newborns. As of now, 822 of the 891 people named Lyon are under 30, showing how this name is becoming increasingly popular among the younger demographic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lyon's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lyon
How Many People Have the Name Lyon?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 26,997 people in the United States currently share the name Lyon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 12,277 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Lyon a Common or Rare Name?
Lyon is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lyon Mean?
Lyon means "Modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lyon in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Lyon Most Popular?
The name Lyon reached peak popularity in 2024, with 84 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lyon?
Approximately 26,997 people named Lyon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 26,997. That works out to roughly 1 in 12,277 Americans.
Is Lyon a rare name?
Lyon is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 12,277 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lyon mean?
Lyon means "Modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Lyon more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Lyon are male and 0% are female.
When was Lyon most popular?
Lyon peaked in 2024 with 84 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.