Lyall
Lyall first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1929, when 16 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Lyall popular?
Rising Lyall has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 23 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | |
| 1990s | 6 | |
| 1970s | 7 | |
| 1960s | 10 | |
| 1950s | 35 | |
| 1940s | 38 | |
| 1930s | 55 | |
| 1920s | 71 | |
| 1910s | 41 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Lyall mean?
From the Old Norse personal name Liulfr, whose second element is 'ulfr' ('wolf'); adapted in Scotland after Norse settlement. The first element is obscure (possibly 'lid', host/people), so only the 'wolf' element is securely attested; a separate Gaelic derivation has also been proposed.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lyall mean?
Lyall means wolf. From the Old Norse personal name Liulfr, whose second element is 'ulfr' ('wolf'); adapted in Scotland after Norse settlement. The first element is obscure (possibly 'lid', host/people), so only the 'wolf' element is securely attested; a separate Gaelic derivation has also been proposed.
What is the origin of the name Lyall?
Lyall is of scottish origin.
How do you pronounce Lyall?
Lyall is pronounced “LY-al.”
Is Lyall a boy or a girl name?
Lyall is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Lyall a popular name right now?
Lyall has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Lyall?
In 2025, Lyall ranked #10287 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Lyall most popular?
Lyall was most popular in 1929, when about 16 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Lyall?
Names similar to Lyall include Fraser, Hamish, Muir, Alasdair, Angus.
What names go well with Lyall?
scottish names that pair well with Lyall include Douglas, Logan, Ian, Isla, Finley.