Total births
962
Boys' name · since 1947
Lyon
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 962 babies named Lyon, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1895
- among boys today
- 962
- born since 1947
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Lyon is the #1895 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 962 recorded since 1947.
Lyon has 962 recorded births among boys since 1947, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1895 as of the latest data, more common than 87% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 2025.
- #1895 among boys today
- 962 born since 1947
- 2010s peak decade
- 87% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Lyon is currently the #1895 boys' name in America, more common than 87% of boys - 962 born since 1947, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1895
- among boys today
- 962
- born since 1947
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Lyon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1895
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 87% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Lyon was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
84 babies were named Lyon in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Lyon compares
962 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Lyon's all-time total is 162% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lyon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 962 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 84 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lyon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lyon splits its recorded history at 2004: 85% of all births land in the more recent half, 15% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1947 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 84 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lyon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#1,895
Active since
1947
Lyon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 84
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Lyon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Lyon's strongest decade.
372 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Lyon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1960s 14
1960s
14 births
- 1970s 44
1970s
44 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 47
1990s
47 births
- 2000s 112
2000s
112 births
- 2010s
2010s
372 births
- 2020s
2020s
363 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 372 births (39% of all-time use).
How Lyon 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 Lyon's total volume
Lyon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lyon by state
Where Lyon concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 146 | 15.2% |
| #2 | Florida | | 51 | 5.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 41 | 4.3% |
| #4 | Texas | | 36 | 3.7% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 10 | 1.0% |
California share of Lyon's total US births 15.2%
Even split
146 of 962 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lyon? ▼
Lyon has been given to 962 babies in the U.S. since 1947, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1895 as of the latest data. 84 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Lyon most popular? ▼
Lyon was most popular in the 2010s decade with 372 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Lyon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lyon are California (146 births), Florida (51 births), New York (41 births).
How long has the name Lyon been used? ▼
Records for Lyon go back to 1947, giving 79 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Lyon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lyonel, Lyons, Lyor. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lyon's data
- Lyon's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (372 total births) through the 2020s (363) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Lyons (146 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Lyon
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lyon
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1947–2025 (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. "Lyon: #1895 Boys' Name - 962 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lyon. 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 Lyon 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 July 2026.