Liridon
A boy's name of Albanian origin with 44 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a male given name
Liridon is a boy's baby name of Albanian origin meaning 'freedom of the heart' or 'free heart,' from the Albanian words liri (freedom) and don (heart's desire, love). The name carries profound significance in Albanian culture, where the concept of freedom has deep historical and political resonance — particularly following the country's long decades of communist isolation.
Liridon is widely used among Albanians and Kosovo Albanians, and has traveled with diaspora communities to Germany, Switzerland, and increasingly to the United States. It is a name that speaks directly to a cherished value, making it both culturally specific and universally meaningful.
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Liridon first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1991. First appearing in the 1990s, Liridon emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Albanian classification suggests a path from albanian linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Liridon has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1991.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | #13263 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 39 | #6199 | — |
The Story of Liridon
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1991, Liridon is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Liridon are most likely born between 1991 and 2001.
How rare is Liridon?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Liridon is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 1990s with 39 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 1991–2015)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | #13263 |
| 1994 | 5 | #9694 |
| 1993 | 11 | #5229 |
| 1992 | 10 | #5495 |
| 1991 | 13 | #4377 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–2015