US Popularity:732
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Songlike; lyre
Lyric is a gender-neutral name of Greek and French origin, meaning “songlike” or “lyre.” In Greek, this name is derived from the word lyrikos, meaning “lyric” and “of the lyre.” In French, Lyric is also tied to the lyre, an ancient string instrument. Like Cadence, Harmony, and Aria, the melodic moniker Lyric will surely appeal to any parent with an affinity for musical names.

Lyric Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Lyric is currently #783 on The Bump
Girl:Lyric is currently #347 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Lyric is currently #732 in U.S. births
Girl:Lyric is currently #262 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#732
in 2022
- 42
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Lyric, November 2020

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, lyric, December 2020

  • WordSense, Lyric

  • WordSense, lyric

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, lyre, September 2017

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