Declining since 2022, #2,572 for boys today.
Popularity of Lyan since 1992
Babies named Lyan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 |
| 2000s | 22 | 11 |
| 2010s | 59 | 273 |
| 2020s | 27 | 349 |
Meaning & origin
Lyan is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2007, making it a newcomer to the naming landscape. It reached its peak popularity in 2021, but has since declined. In 2025, the name ranked 2,572, with about 1 in every 33,492 baby boys receiving the name. The top states for Lyan are New Jersey, Florida, and Texas. While its etymology is uncertain, Lyan may be a respelling of Liam or a creative invention using the popular '-yan' ending. It remains a rare and distinctive choice for parents seeking a contemporary-sounding name.
Lyan first appears in U.S. records around 2007 and is considered a modern coinage. It may be a respelling or variant of the Irish name Liam, or formed from the fashionable '-yan' suffix seen in names like Ryan. Its use is concentrated in the United States, particularly in New Jersey, Florida, and Texas.
Where Lyan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lyan” around the world
Where Lyan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Lyan
Names that share Lyan's style, for a brother or sister.
