Byran
Byran is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
High, noble, or hill (if related to Bryan); or barn for cows (if related to Old English Byron).
Origin and history
Byran is a rare masculine given name, widely considered a variant spelling of Bryan or Byron. It carries roots associated with nobility, strength, or high places depending on its derived line. In the United States, it remains an uncommon choice that offers a familiar sound with a distinct spelling.
Popularity in the United States
1,400 babies in the United States have been named Byran since 1880. It ranks #3318 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- CA (55.6 %)
- TX (23.1 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- FL (4.3 %)
- GA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 19 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 87 |
| 1960-1970 | 197 |
| 1970-1980 | 258 |
| 1980-1990 | 372 |
| 1990-2000 | 272 |
| 2000-2010 | 122 |
| 2010-2019 | 57 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Fun facts
- Byran functions either as a phonetic variant of the Old Irish name Bryan or the Old English surname Byron.
- Byran has remained a rare choice in the U.S., with just over 1,000 total occurrences since 1880.