
The short answer
Lyric is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means simply ‘lyric, songlike’ from the English word, ultimately derived from Greek λυρικός (lyrikos)." It ranked #640 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means simply ‘lyric, songlike’ from the English word, ultimately derived from Greek λυρικός (lyrikos). The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Lyric ranked #640 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #640 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lyric mean?
Lyric means "lyric, songlike", according to Behind the Name.
Is Lyric a popular name?
Lyric ranked #640 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Lyric a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Lyric appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine & masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Lyric — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.