Lyall
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,885 in 1912
7 babies were named Lyall in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lyall you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lyall, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lyall would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLyall first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1912, when it ranked #1,885. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Lyall
Lyall is a boy name of English and Scottish origin. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with L and ending in “-all”. US birth records list Lyall for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 38 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1912, when it ranked #1,885 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.6 | 151,515 boys |
| 1920s | 6.5 | 154,083 boys |
| 1930s | 5.2 | 193,050 boys |
| 1940s | 2.7 | 374,532 boys |
| 1950s | 1.7 | 574,713 boys |
| 1960s | 0.5 | 2,000,000 boys |
| 1970s | 0.4 | 2,631,579 boys |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,225,806 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 2020s | 2.2 | 451,128 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Lyall
What is the origin of the name Lyall?
Lyall has English, Scottish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Lyall a boy or girl name?
Lyall is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lyall?
Lyall ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1912 (#1,885).