Declining since 2014, #640 for girls today.
Popularity of Lyric since 1928
Babies named Lyric per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 11 | 0 |
| 1970s | 17 | 0 |
| 1980s | 111 | 0 |
| 1990s | 1,952 | 110 |
| 2000s | 4,578 | 1,067 |
| 2010s | 10,472 | 2,416 |
| 2020s | 3,729 | 1,079 |
Meaning & origin
Lyric entered the U.S. baby name scene in 1945, but it was not until the late 1990s that it began to climb steadily in popularity. The name reached its peak in 2014, ranking among the top 400 names for girls. Since then, its usage has been falling, reflecting a shift away from some word names that were fashionable in the early 2000s. Despite the decline, Lyric remains a distinctive choice, with top states including DC, DE, and MS. The name's appeal lies in its musical connotation, fitting a broader trend of creative, nature- and arts-inspired names.
Lyric derives from the English word "lyric," referring to the words of a song or a poetic form expressing emotion. It emerged as a given name in the mid-20th century, part of a trend of word names and creative coinages in the United States.
Where Lyric is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ly, Ricky, Lee
Sibling names for Lyric
Names that share Lyric's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Melody, Harmony, Aria, Cadence, Sienna, Fantasia, Kadence, Melodi, Stori, Jurnee, Melodee, Rhythm, Symphony, Harmonii, Jazzmen, Jurni, Mellody, Reverie, Safari, Alyric, Fable, Jazzman, Jazzmyne, Jinx, Knova, Kulture, Lyrical, Mandolin, Poet, Poetry, Sonnet, Storie, Symphany, Symphoni, Theory, Alyrica, Cadince, Caedence, Jalyric, Jazzmon, Lyrique, Phenyx, Rarity, Rhapsody, Symphani, Symphanie, Symphonie
Brothers: Mason, Hunter, Ryder, Carter, Logan, Kanan, Legend, Unknown, Jazz, Notnamed, Tennyson, Artist, Coda, Drayven, Hendrixx, Trequan, Tron, Anthem, Brixon, Chanson, Chanze, Cypher, Jermarion, Travelle, Amiere, Future, Jamarl, Legynd, Lemmy, Marsalis, Musiq, Rocker, Sevn, Syere, Zepplin
Names like Lyric
Names whose popularity has moved with Lyric's over the last 50 years.
