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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.
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The vibe of Lyric
songpoetrylyreGreekmusicalwords-that-matterunforgettablecreative
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Origin & history of Lyric
Greek lyra (lyre)
→ Greek lyrikos (of the lyre)
→ English lyric
→ given name
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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.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Greek word; given-name usage is modern.
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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
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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)
(ranked #271)
1,054
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
10,540
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
24,962
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Lyric4
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.
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Puts feelings into words✦
Musical expression◈
Lyre-ancient poetry◎
Song-level meaning♡
Unforgettable wordsL3
Y7
R9
I9
C3
Sum: 31 → Life path 4
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Personality of Lyric🏛️
Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
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Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
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Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
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Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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