Lyric
2 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ English / Greek ◈ 2 syllables
"Lyric, Songlike Person"

From English / Greek

Lyric means words of a song — from the Greek lyrikos (of the lyre). A lyric is the most personal, most emotional form of poetry: the words that make music mean something. The name carries every love song, every anthem, every lullaby ever written. Five letters of musical poetry that sound like the moment a song becomes unforgettable.

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Lyric at a glance
MeaningLyric, Songlike Person
OriginEnglish / Greek
GenderUnisex
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 4
US Rank (today)#398
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Why parents love Lyric
  • Lyrics are what make songs unforgettable — the words that matter.
  • Five letters with a musical, poetic sound: LEER-ik.
  • The meaning words of a song is deeply creative.
  • It carries the Greek lyre — music's oldest instrument.
  • It works beautifully for any gender.
The vibe of Lyric
songpoetrylyreGreekmusicalwords-that-matterunforgettablecreative
Origin & history of Lyric
Greek lyra (lyre) Greek lyrikos (of the lyre) English lyric given name
1
English / Greek roots
Lyric comes from the Greek lyrikos, meaning of the lyre. In poetry, lyric verse is the most personal and emotional form. Lyrics are the words of a song — what transforms music into meaning. The name has entered the US charts for both genders.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Greek word; given-name usage is modern.
3
Today
Lyric remains a beloved choice, ranking #398 in the US. 24,962 babies have been named Lyric since 1928.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Lyric?
2014 peak year
Today, Lyric ranks around #398 in the United States, with roughly 1,054 new arrivals per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2014, 1,223 babies were given the name (ranked #271 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Lyric has been declining in recent years. In all, around 24,962 babies have been registered as Lyric since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,223 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #271)
1,054 Avg. per year
(last decade)
10,540 Total registrations
last 10 years
24,962 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #398) Popular
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Lyric
4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.

Lyric's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — communicating through song. People named Lyric tend to be musical, expressive, and gifted at putting feelings into words.

Puts feelings into words
Musical expression
Lyre-ancient poetry
Song-level meaning
Unforgettable words
L3
Y7
R9
I9
C3
Sum: 31 → Life path 4
Personality of Lyric
🏛️
Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
📐
Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
💪
Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
🌿
Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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