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Lyric

♂ Boy

Pronounced LEER-ik /ˈlɪər.ɪk/Low

Meaning: A lyric poem; song of personal emotionLow

In 30 seconds: Lyric is a word-name meaning a lyric poem or song from the Greek lyrikos meaning singing to the lyre. As a given name it evokes music, poetry, and emotional expression — a name for a child whose life may be filled with creative artistry.
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Origin LowGreek, English
MeaningA lyric poem; song of personal emotion
U.S. rank (2025)#1391 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births132 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,676

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319282025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lyric is an English word-name from Greek lyrikos meaning singing to the lyre. A lyric poem expresses personal emotion. It belongs to the modern trend of artistic word-names.

Lyric is used for both boys and girls in the United States, particularly in African American communities.

Did you know? The ancient Greek lyre — the instrument of Apollo and Orpheus — gave us the word lyric. When Orpheus played his lyre, even rocks and trees moved to listen. Lyric as a name carries this mythological power of music.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Lyric

Variations

LyrickLyriq

Nicknames

Ly

Famous Bearers

  • ★Lyric Ross (2003–present)
    American actress known for playing Deja on the NBC drama This Is Us and a role in Marvel's Ironheart

If you like Lyric…

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Cadence— Music word-name of same artistic naming
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Frequently Asked

What does Lyric mean?

Lyric means a lyric poem or song from Greek lyrikos meaning singing to the lyre.

How do you pronounce Lyric?

Lyric is pronounced LEER-ik with two syllables.

What is the origin of Lyric?

Lyric comes from Greek, English.

What names are similar to Lyric?

Similar names include Rhythm, Melody, and Cadence.

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