How Many People Are Named Lyric?

Complete statistics for the name Lyric: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lyric
Very Rare
Greek

Lyric means song in Greek, fitting for a very rare female name. It's estimated that 1 in 13,336 Americans today are named Lyric, totaling around 24,746 people. The name peaked in popularity in 2014 with 1,480 births, showing it's still on the rise.

~24,746
Living in US
1 in 13,336
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Song
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Creative Inspired
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 tend to be reliable and practical, often excelling in structured environments.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

24,780
Worldwide Bearers
#289,129
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
24,746
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
3
🇰🇪 Kenya
3
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
3
🇿🇦 South Africa
3
🇦🇺 Australia
2
🇵🇰 Pakistan
2
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2
🇪🇸 Spain
1
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
4,496 (18%)
♀ Female
20,250 (82%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
23,900
Would be under 30 (96%)
1,047
Would be 30–60 (4%)
15
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 24,962 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lyric Through the Generations

Lyric has seen a steady increase in usage since its introduction, becoming particularly popular among younger generations. With 23,900 under-30s, it's clear that most people named Lyric are relatively young, averaging around 14 years old. This trend suggests that Lyric will continue to grow in popularity as more parents choose this modern, melodic name for their children.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 2,355
California 1,732
Florida 1,526
Georgia 1,262
Illinois 1,089
Ohio 1,031
North Carolina 918
Michigan 838
New York 813
Pennsylvania 781

✨ Similar Names to Lyric

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lyric's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Lyric

How Many People Have the Name Lyric?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 24,746 people in the United States currently share the name Lyric. That works out to roughly 1 in every 13,336 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lyric a Common or Rare Name?

Lyric is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Lyric Mean?

Lyric means "song" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lyric in SSA data, approximately 18% are male and 82% are female.

When Was Lyric Most Popular?

The name Lyric reached peak popularity in 2014, with 1,480 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Lyric?

Approximately 24,746 people named Lyric live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 24,962. That works out to roughly 1 in 13,336 Americans.

Is Lyric a rare name?

Lyric is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 13,336 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lyric mean?

Lyric means "song" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Lyric more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 18% of people named Lyric are male and 82% are female.

When was Lyric most popular?

Lyric peaked in 2014 with 1,480 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US24,746
All-Time Births24,962
1 in X1 in 13,336
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2014
World Rank#289,129
Male %18%
Female %82%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.