Lyon
Lyon is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Lion; or person from the city of Lyon, France.
Origin and history
Lyon is a masculine given name of Old French origin, either derived from the French city of Lyon or connected to the word for lion. Historically used as a surname or rare given name, it has seen a mild rise in U.S. popularity in recent years. It offers a sleek, place-name alternative to traditional names like Leo or Lionel.
Popularity in the United States
962 babies in the United States have been named Lyon since 1880. It ranks #3718 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1565.
States where it is most popular
- CA (51.4 %)
- FL (18 %)
- NY (14.4 %)
- TX (12.7 %)
- GA (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 14 |
| 1970-1980 | 44 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 47 |
| 2000-2010 | 112 |
| 2010-2019 | 372 |
| 2020-2029 | 363 |
Famous people named Lyon
- Lyon Gardiner Tyler: Historian, Educator
Fun facts
- The city of Lyon in France was originally named Lugdunum in Celtic, meaning 'fortress of Lugus'.
- Lyon has gained traction in the United States recently, with a notable portion of its total recorded births occurring since 2020.