Lyall is a distinctive choice, ranked #3524 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Lyall in their class.
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UK Rank 2023
#3524
About the Name Lyall
Lyall is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 499 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1746 in 2001 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.
Lyall is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Lyall
Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Lyall per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lyall in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Lyall is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 499 places over the last five years to #3524 in 2023. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Lyall is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
5
UK babies named Lyall (2023)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↑ 499 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Lyall
Likely around 1 other Lyall in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2023)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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