Byron is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #191 in 2001 with 178 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 202 births ranking #175. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 287.0%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 1,617 boys born was named Byron. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.