Lyric Unisex

Popularity: #494 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

English; Greek

Meaning

English: song; Greek: lyric poetry

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lyric is derived from the English word for a type of poetry that expresses personal emotions. It has roots in the Greek word 'lyrikos', which relates to the lyre, a musical instrument used in ancient poetry. The name has gained popularity in modern times, often associated with creativity and artistic expression.

Trend Summary

Lyric has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Similar Names

Lyra, Lydia, Lila, Luna, Leila, Lacey, Lana, Lina

Variants

  • Lyrik

International Variants

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Famous people named Lyric

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Fictional characters named Lyric

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lyric was first seen in the United States in 1945. Lyric has ranked as high as #524 nationally which occurred in 2014 and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, Ohio, Florida, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Lyric has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lyric (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 52
11%
GA 39
9%
OH 36
8%
FL 27
6%
NC 25
5%
CA 24
5%
TN 19
4%
LA 19
4%
MD 19
4%
AL 17
4%
NY 17
4%
VA 16
4%
PA 15
3%
IN 14
3%
IL 11
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19455
19635
19686
19705
197612
198012
198415
198510
198616
198716
198825
198917
199019
199114
199220
199316
199444
1995344
1996425
1997377
1998360
1999333
2000285
2001280
2002328
2003389
2004371
2005404
2006447
2007556
2008739
2009779
2010806
2011975
20121,083
20131,167
20141,223
20151,120
20161,138
20171,072
20181,017
2019869
2020768
2021759
2022676
2023564
2024507