Boy · #10,860 in 2026

Lydon

Lydon is a surname of Irish origin, an anglicization of "Loideán", and may refer to:Alexander Francis Lydon (1836–1917), English engraver of natural history Alexandra Lydon, Irish and American television actress Christopher Lydon, American media personality and author Don Lydon, Irish psychologist and former politician in Ireland Gary Lydon (1964–2026), British-born Irish actor James Francis…

Current Rank
#10,860
Peak Rank
#2,205 (1964)
Total Babies
244
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1964
First Year
2022
Last Year
1964
Peak Year
#2205
Peak Rank
244
Total Count
32
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Lydon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Lydon is a surname of Irish origin, an anglicization of "Loideán", and may refer to:Alexander Francis Lydon (1836–1917), English engraver of natural history Alexandra Lydon, Irish and American television actress Christopher Lydon, American media personality and author Don Lydon, Irish psychologist and former politician in Ireland Gary Lydon (1964–2026), British-born Irish actor James Francis…

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The Story of Lydon

Lydon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1964, with 14 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1964, when 14 Lydons were born — ranking #2,205 that year. As of 2026, Lydon ranks #10,860 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 244 Lydons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Lydon

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lydon

What does the name Lydon mean?
Lydon is a surname of Irish origin, an anglicization of "Loideán", and may refer to:Alexander Francis Lydon (1836–1917), English engraver of natural history Alexandra Lydon, Irish and American television actress Christopher Lydon, American media personality and author Don Lydon, Irish psychologist and former politician in Ireland Gary Lydon (1964–2026), British-born Irish actor James Francis…
How popular is Lydon in 2026?
In 2026, Lydon ranks #10,860 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Lydon most popular?
Lydon reached its peak popularity in 1964, ranking #2,205 that year with 14 babies given the name.
Is Lydon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Lydon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Lydon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lydon include Quince, Carry, Peder. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Lydon

Lydon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1964 and has accumulated 244 births in the dataset. Lydon's peak popularity came in 1964 when it ranked #2,205. Use the chart and map above to compare Lydon'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.