gender neutral
Lyric
song, musical
About Lyric
Poetry becomes identity with Lyric, a name that celebrates artistic expression and emotional depth. This choice speaks to parents who view life itself as a form of art, who value creativity and self-expression as fundamental human experiences. Lyric carries an inherent musicality—not merely in its meaning but in its very sound, creating a harmonious effect when spoken. The name suggests someone who will approach life with sensitivity and passion, finding beauty in unexpected places. It represents a modern naming philosophy that embraces word names and abstract concepts, moving beyond traditional sources like flowers or gemstones. Lyric works beautifully for families with musical backgrounds or literary inclinations, though it requires no such connection to be meaningful. The name balances its artistic nature with practical wearability, never feeling too precious or overly conceptual. It's a name for dreamers and doers alike, suggesting both inspiration and action.
Popularity of the Name Lyric
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | #633 | ||
| 1996 | #549 | ||
| 1997 | #602 | #309 | |
| 1998 | #640 | #294 | |
| 1999 | #681 | #369 | |
| 2000 | #800 | #370 | |
| 2001 | #828 | #360 | |
| 2002 | #741 | #326 | |
| 2003 | #679 | #276 | |
| 2004 | #718 | #416 | |
| 2005 | #687 | ||
| 2006 | #646 | #360 | |
| 2007 | #550 | #352 | |
| 2008 | #429 | #439 | |
| 2009 | #407 | ||
| 2010 | #397 | #690 | |
| 2011 | #324 | #904 | |
| 2012 | #294 | ||
| 2013 | #276 | #870 | |
| 2014 | #271 | #811 | |
| 2015 | #287 | ||
| 2016 | #276 | ||
| 2017 | #306 | ||
| 2018 | #321 | #968 | |
| 2019 | #365 | ||
| 2020 | #408 | ||
| 2021 | #413 | ||
| 2022 | #470 | ||
| 2023 | #538 | ||
| 2024 | #595 | ||
| 2025 | #640 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Lyric
Names Similar to Lyric
Nicknames for Lyric
- Ly
- Lyr
- Rici
- Ric
Famous People Named Lyric
| Lyric Ross | American actress |
| Lyric Benson | American artist and writer |
| Lyric McHenry | American reality TV personality |
| Lyric Lewis | American actress and comedian |
| Lyric Hughes | American television producer |
| Lyric Hurd | American child actress |
| Lyric Taylor | American basketball player |
| Lyric Shahada | American singer |
| Lyric Jones | American rapper |
| Lyric Rafer | American actress |
| Lyric Chanel | Social media influencer |
| Lyric Powell | American actress |
| Lyric Satterwhite | American singer |
| Lyric Da Queen | American rapper |
| Lyric Brooke | American singer-songwriter |
| Lyric Anderson | American author |
| Lyric Nycole | American model |
| Lyric Wright | American basketball player |
Characters Named Lyric
| Lyric Soprano | Character in "The Phantom of the Opera" |
| Lyric Belacqua | Character in Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" series |
| Lyric Mason | Character in Jessica Sorensen's "The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden" |
| Lyric Morgan | Character in Kiera Cass's "The Selection" series |
| Lyric Vincent | Character in Mia Kerick's "Deadly Sweet" series |
| Lyric Dale | Character in Cynthia Leitich Smith's "Tantalize" series |
| Lyric Lawson | Character in K.I. Lynn's "Down for the Count" series |
| Lyric Jones | Character in Emily Snow's "The Rocker" series |
| Lyric Stark | Character in Jennifer L. Armentrout's "Wicked" series |
| Lyric Coleman | Character in Victoria Scott's "Hear the Wolves" |
| Lyric O'Donnell | Character in Nalini Singh's "Psy-Changeling" series |
| Lyric Grimes | Character in Robert Kirkman's "The Walking Dead" comics |
| Lyric Bell | Character in Victoria Aveyard's "Red Queen" series |
| Lyric Hendrix | Character in Emma Hart's "Dirty" series |
| Lyric Rivers | Character in Kristen Ashley's "Rock Chick" series |
| Lyric Walker | Character in Megan Miranda's "Come Find Me" |
| Lyric Scott | Character in Elle Kennedy's "The Risk" series |
| Lyric Burkett | Character in Rebecca Zanetti's "Dark Protectors" series |
| Lyric Jamison | Character in Susan Stoker's "Delta Force Heroes" series |
| Lyric Chesney | Character in Staci Hart's "Tonic" series |