Boy · #5,232 in 2026

Dyson

Current Rank
#5,232
Peak Rank
#1,617 (2012)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
-46%
2010
First Year
2010
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#16991
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Dyson

The earliest SSA record of Dyson as a baby boy name dates back to 1979, when 5 babies received it. 2012 was its biggest year on record, with 96 newborns named Dyson — #1,617 in the national rankings. About 41% of every Dyson on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Dyson ranks #5,232 for baby boys with 18 births, falling sharply (-46%). All told, over 2K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1970s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Dyson

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dyson is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dyson

What does the name Dyson mean?
Dyson is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Dyson in 2026?
In 2026, Dyson ranks #5,232 among boys' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.
When was Dyson most popular?
Dyson reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #1,617 that year with 96 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Dyson most popular?
Dyson has historically been most popular in Utah, Oklahoma, Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dyson.
Is Dyson a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Dyson is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Dyson?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dyson include Kamar, Dasean, Cadyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Dyson

Dyson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Dyson's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #1,617. Use the chart and map above to compare Dyson's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.