Total births
291
Boys' name · since 1912
Lyall
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 291 babies named Lyall, peaking in 1929. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9045
- among boys today
- 291
- born since 1912
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other boys
291 babies have been named Lyall since 1912, making it today's #9045 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Lyall recorded 291 times among boys since 1912, holding rank #9045 nationally today, ahead of 37% of boys, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #9045 among boys today
- 291 born since 1912
- 1920s peak decade
- 37% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lyall is currently the #9045 boys' name in America, more common than 37% of boys - 291 born since 1912, peaking in the 1920s.
- #9045
- among boys today
- 291
- born since 1912
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other boys
Lyall vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9045
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 37% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Lyall was born in this single decade.
1929
Single peak year
16 babies were named Lyall in 1929 - its busiest year on record.
How Lyall compares
291 45th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lyall's all-time total is 21% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lyall | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 291 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 16 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lyall's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lyall's SSA record in two at 1941 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1938, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1929 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lyall at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1929
Current rank
#9,045
Active since
1912
Lyall popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (1929)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Lyall by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lyall's strongest decade.
71 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Lyall births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
41 births
- 1920s
1920s
71 births
- 1930s
1930s
55 births
- 1940s
1940s
38 births
- 1950s
1950s
35 births
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2020s 23
2020s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 71 births (24% of all-time use).
Lyall by state
Where Lyall concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wisconsin | | 10 | 3.4% |
Wisconsin share of Lyall's total US births 3.4%
10 of 291 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lyall? ▼
291 babies have been named Lyall since 1912. It currently ranks #9045 among boys. The peak year was 1929 with 16 births.
When was Lyall most popular? ▼
Lyall was most popular in the 1920s decade with 71 total births. The single peak year was 1929.
Where is Lyall most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lyall are Wisconsin (10 births).
How long has the name Lyall been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lyall since 1912 -- 114 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Lyall? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lyam, Lyan, Lyal, Lyanno, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lyall's data
- Lyall's decade-level peak was the 1920s (71 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Wisconsin records the most Lyalls (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Wisconsin names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lyall
Nearby Names Like Lyall
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lyall
Lyam Boy
#1094 2,077 births
Lyan Boy
#2784 633 births
Lyal Boy
145 births
Lyanno Boy
11 births
Lyann Boy
#14163 5 births
Compare Lyall side by side: Lyall vs Lyam Lyall vs Lyan Lyall vs Lyal
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lyall
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lyall: #9045 Boys' Name - 291 Births, Peak 1929." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lyall. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lyall draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.