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Lyall

Gender
Male
Meaning
Surname Meaning Loyal.
Origin
Scottish

Lyall Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 284 baby boys have been named Lyall. The name peaked in 1929 with 16 US births that year (rank #1971). In 2024, ranked #9495 nationally — 7,524 places below its 1929 peak.

Top States for Lyall

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Lyall births are: Wisconsin (10).

Other Scottish-Origin Names Like Lyall

If you like Lyall's Scottish origin, consider these related names: Abhainn, Abhainn, Aibne, Acair, Acaiseid, Achaius. Browse all Scottish names →

5-Letter Names Starting with L

Names with Lyall's exact length and starting letter: Laban, Labib, Labid, Lacee, Lacey.

Quick Facts About Lyall

520
Scottish baby names in our dictionary
373
Scottish male names
196
5-letter L-names in our dictionary
389
L-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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