Bynum
About Bynum
Bynum is a masculine surname-turned-first-name with English origins. It originated as a locational surname for someone from Bynum, a place name derived from Old English elements meaning "by the river." As a first name, Bynum remains quite uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality. The name has gained occasional use in the Southern United States, sometimes honoring family surnames. It has a strong, concise sound with two syllables that create a balanced rhythm. Bynum projects a traditional yet uncommon quality that appeals to parents seeking a name with historical roots but without widespread usage.
Pronounced BY-num.
As of October 2026, Bynum ranked #3413 in US births in 1952 SSA, peaked at #950 in 1899.
AI-written. Reviewed by Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |