Declining since 2014, #4,878 for girls today.
Popularity of Lyrik since 1995
Babies named Lyrik per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 47 | 5 |
| 2000s | 265 | 167 |
| 2010s | 724 | 492 |
| 2020s | 252 | 207 |
Meaning & origin
Lyrik is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1995. It reached its peak rank of 4,878 in 2013, with an estimated 1 in 59,528 births bearing the name in 2025. The name has been on a declining trajectory since 2014, but remains most popular in Texas. Its similarity to the word 'lyric' gives it a poetic, musical association, appealing to parents seeking a contemporary and artistic name for their child.
Lyrik is a contemporary coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1995. It appears to be a respelling or variant of the word 'lyric', which itself derives from Latin 'lyricus' and Greek 'lyrikos', referring to poetry sung with the lyre. The name has seen modest use, particularly in Texas, and gained some popularity in the early 2010s.
Where Lyrik is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ly, Ry
Variants: Lyric, Lyrikk
Sibling names for Lyrik
Names that share Lyrik's style, for a brother or sister.
