Boys name · Illinois
Byron in Illinois
Byron was the 1318th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 5 babies named Byron that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 4,176 babies Byron.
Popularity over time
Byron in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 194th |
| 1926 | 31 | 206th |
| 1943 | 31 | 209th |
| 1959 | 55 | 231st |
| 1976 | 49 | 223rd |
| 1992 | 48 | 270th |
| 2009 | 28 | 426th |
| 2025 | 5 | 1318th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 194th in 1910 to 1318th in 2025.
The most babies named Byron in Illinois in a single year was 80, in 1966. Its best showing was 157th among boys names in 1928.
Across the country, Byron reached its best rank of 47th in Wyoming (1916). See Byron in every state →
How popular is Byron in Illinois?
Byron was the 1318th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 5 babies named Byron that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 4,176 babies Byron.
How many babies are named Byron in Illinois?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Byron in Illinois. The most babies named Byron in Illinois in a single year was 80, in 1966.
What is the rank of Byron in Illinois?
Byron ranked 1318th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 157th among boys names in 1928.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.