Lyrik
Lyrik is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Words of a song, poetic, or expressive through verse.
Origin and history
Lyrik is a contemporary English name derived from the word 'lyric', which refers to words set to music or poetic verse. It emerged in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of a trend toward musical and vocabulary names. While used for all genders, it remains a rare choice for boys in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
871 babies in the United States have been named Lyrik since 1880. It ranks #3807 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1720.
States where it is most popular
- CA (36.4 %)
- TX (28.8 %)
- IN (11 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
- 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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 167 |
| 2010-2019 | 492 |
| 2020-2029 | 207 |
Fun facts
- Lyrik belongs to a popular modern category of English names inspired by music and literature.
- The vocabulary word lyric ultimately traces back to the Greek word lyrikos, meaning pertaining to the lyre.