Lysander
2 countries#1708 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lysander was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
798 births recorded 1931–2025 · currently #1708 · peaked in 2025 with 95 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
165 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #3017 · peaked in 2018 with 18 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
165 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 18 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lysander’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5072 | — |
| 2007 | #4011 | ↑1061 |
| 2008 | #3646 | ↑365 |
| 2009 | #4429 | ↓783 |
| 2010 | #3531 | ↑898 |
| 2011 | #3434 | ↑97 |
| 2012 | #3714 | ↓280 |
| 2013 | #3339 | ↑375 |
| 2014 | #2754 | ↑585 |
| 2015 | #3299 | ↓545 |
| 2016 | #3883 | ↓584 |
| 2017 | #4105 | ↓222 |
| 2018 | #4226 | ↓121 |
| 2019 | #3899 | ↑327 |
| 2020 | #4275 | ↓376 |
| 2021 | #4936 | ↓661 |
| 2022 | #4442 | ↑494 |
| 2023 | #3712 | ↑730 |
| 2024 | #2190 | ↑1522 |
| 2025 | #1708 | ↑482 |
Frequently asked questions about Lysander
Is Lysander a popular name?
Yes — Lysander currently ranks #1708 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lysander more common for boys or girls?
Lysander is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lysander most popular?
Lysander peaked in 2025 in United States, with 95 recorded births that year.
Is Lysander rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lysander’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3763 in 1931 to #1708 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lysander?
At least 963 babies have been recorded with the name Lysander across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Lysander popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lysander appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Lysander?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lysander include Kentrell, Marlo, Ramses.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Lysander in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.