Total births
633
Unisex name · since 2007
Lyan
Since 2007, U.S. Social Security records show 633 babies named Lyan, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2784
- among boys today
- 633
- born since 2007
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Lyan currently ranks #2784 among unisex names in America, with 633 babies recorded since 2007.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lyan has been recorded 633 times among boys since 2007, currently ranked #2784 nationally and more common than 81% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2007 to 2025.
- #2784 among boys today
- 633 born since 2007
- 2020s peak decade
- 81% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lyan is currently the #2784 unisex name in America, more common than 81% of boys - 633 born since 2007, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2784
- among boys today
- 633
- born since 2007
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Lyan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2784
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 81% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Lyan was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
75 babies were named Lyan in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Lyan compares
633 Top 39% higher than 61% of 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
Lyan's all-time total is 72% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lyan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 633 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 75 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lyan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lyan's full recorded timeline at 2017, 79% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 21% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2009, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2021 peak of 75 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lyan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#2,784
Active since
2007
Lyan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2007–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 75
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Lyan popularity over time - girls
114 total births recorded since 1992 (Lyan as girls' name)
Lyan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Lyan's strongest decade.
349 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Lyan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
- 2010s
2010s
273 births
- 2020s
2020s
349 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 349 births (55% of all-time use).
How Lyan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Lyan's total volume
Lyan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lyan by state
Where Lyan concentrates geographically, total births since 2007
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 64 | 10.1% |
| #2 | California | | 61 | 9.6% |
| #3 | Florida | | 50 | 7.9% |
| #4 | New York | | 36 | 5.7% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 17 | 2.7% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #7 | Massachusetts | | 6 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Lyan's total US births 10.1%
Even split
64 of 633 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lyan? ▼
Lyan has been given to 633 babies in the U.S. since 2007, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2784 as of the latest data. 75 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Lyan most popular? ▼
Lyan was most popular in the 2020s decade with 349 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Lyan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lyan are Texas (64 births), California (61 births), Florida (50 births).
Is Lyan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lyan is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 633 births, and as a girl's name it has 114 births.
How long has the name Lyan been used? ▼
Records for Lyan go back to 2007, giving 19 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Lyan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lyam, Lyall, Lyal, Lyanno, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lyan's data
- Texas records the most Lyans (64 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Lyan
Nearby Names Like Lyan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lyan
Lyam Boy
#1094 2,077 births
Lyall Boy
#9045 291 births
Lyal Boy
145 births
Lyanno Boy
11 births
Lyann Boy
#14163 5 births
Compare Lyan side by side: Lyan vs Lyam Lyan vs Lyall Lyan vs Lyal
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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, 2007–2025 (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. "Lyan: #2784 Unisex Name - 633 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lyan. 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 Lyan 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.