Name meaning & stats
Byron
Byron means “at the cowsheds”. 66,995 US babies since 1940, peak 1964. Notable Byrons are 2.2× over-represented as American football players.
What it means
“at the cowsheds”
Well documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1964
66,995 US babies were named Byron between 1940 and 2025.
Where Byrons end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NFL-style footballer | 2.2× | High · 33 people |
| Basketball player | 1.8× | Medium · 22 people |
| Actor | 1.1× | Medium · 13 people |
| Politician | 0.8× | Medium · 11 people |
Among notable men who are American football players, Byrons show up 2.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Spelling family
Byron is the main spelling
- Byron 98%
- Byran 2%
- Biran <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1964)