Lyric
Every Lyric since 1928 — 25,552 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lyric
Lyric is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #640 in 2025 with 451 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1928, 25,552 American babies have been named Lyric — about 82% girls and 18% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2014, when 1,480 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lyric stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lyric year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 451 | #640 | 132 | #1,391 |
| 2024 | 508 | #595 | 138 | #1,367 |
| 2023 | 564 | #538 | 174 | #1,182 |
| 2022 | 678 | #470 | 208 | #1,059 |
| 2021 | 760 | #413 | 200 | #1,069 |
| 2020 | 768 | #408 | 227 | #960 |
| 2019 | 869 | #365 | 196 | #1,049 |
| 2018 | 1,017 | #321 | 226 | #931 |
| 2017 | 1,072 | #306 | 222 | #941 |
| 2016 | 1,139 | #276 | 215 | #960 |
| 2015 | 1,120 | #287 | 248 | #890 |
| 2014 | 1,223 | #271 | 257 | #861 |
| 2013 | 1,168 | #276 | 275 | #800 |
| 2012 | 1,083 | #294 | 266 | #824 |
| 2011 | 975 | #324 | 246 | #862 |
| 2010 | 806 | #397 | 265 | #809 |
| 2009 | 779 | #407 | 238 | #886 |
| 2008 | 739 | #429 | 216 | #941 |
| 2007 | 556 | #550 | 207 | #954 |
| 2006 | 447 | #646 | 153 | #1,129 |
| 2005 | 404 | #687 | 64 | #1,976 |
| 2004 | 371 | #718 | 52 | #2,228 |
| 2003 | 389 | #679 | 39 | #2,603 |
| 2002 | 328 | #741 | 46 | #2,279 |
| 2001 | 280 | #828 | 23 | #3,681 |
| 2000 | 285 | #800 | 29 | #3,045 |
| 1995 | 344 | #633 | 12 | #4,994 |
| 1990 | 19 | #4,979 | — | — |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,749 | — | — |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,752 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,770 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,969 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lyric in 2025?
Lyric ranked #640 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 451 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lyric?
25,552 babies have been named Lyric in the United States since 1928, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lyric most popular?
Lyric peaked in 2014, when 1,480 newborns received the name.
Is Lyric a boy or girl name?
Lyric is used for both: about 82% of babies named Lyric have been girls and 18% boys.
Is the name Lyric rising or falling?
Lyric is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.