Lyric
Lyric is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Words of a song, or pertaining to the lyre.
Origin and history
Lyric is a modern English name derived from the word referring to words of a song or poetry expressed in a melodic style. Originally rooted in the Greek word 'lyrikos', associated with the lyre instrument, it gained popularity as a given name in the United States in the late 20th century. Today, it remains a fashionable choice for parents seeking a musical and modern name.
Popularity in the United States
20,875 babies in the United States have been named Lyric since 1880. It ranks #1036 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #491.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.2 %)
- CA (7.1 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
- GA (6.1 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 111 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,952 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,578 |
| 2010-2019 | 10,472 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,729 |
Fun facts
- The word stems from the Greek 'lyrikos', which referred to poetry performed to the accompaniment of the lyre.
- Lyric emerged as a fast-rising unisex name in the United States starting in the mid-1990s.