Byron is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #215 in 2002 with 157 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 202 births ranking #175. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 241.3%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 1,836 boys born was named Byron. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.