Lyrica
A feminine name derived from the word "lyric," meaning a form of poetic verse.
Name Census estimates that about 907 living Americans carry the first name Lyrica. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lyrica today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lyrica births was 2018 (102 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lyrica. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
907
~ 1 in 377,899 Americans
Peak year
2018
102 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,825
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Lyrica: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lyrica from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 456 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Lyrica remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lyrica by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lyrica during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lyricas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. Florida, Texas, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Lyrica, while Ohio, New York, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lyrica
The name Lyrica is a relatively modern invention, with no clear historical roots or references in ancient texts or scriptures. It appears to be a derivative of the word "lyric," which itself originates from the Greek word "lyrikos," meaning "singing to the lyre." The lyre was a stringed musical instrument played in ancient Greece and Rome, and lyric poetry was originally composed to be sung and accompanied by the lyre.
While the name Lyrica is not attested in historical records or ancient sources, it may have been inspired by the idea of lyrics or lyrical poetry. The first recorded use of the name Lyrica seems to be relatively recent, possibly emerging in the late 20th century or early 21st century. It is likely that the name was coined as a modern invention, perhaps as a feminine variation of the word "lyric" or as a name meant to evoke associations with music, poetry, and artistic expression.
Due to its modern origin, there are no prominent historical figures or notable individuals from earlier eras who bore the name Lyrica. However, here are five individuals who have been recorded with this name in more recent times:
1. Lyrica Hendrix, an American actress known for her roles in television shows such as "The Strain" and "Bronx SIU."
2. Lyrica Garrett, an American basketball player who played for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA.
3. Lyrica Woodruff, an American singer and songwriter from San Diego, California.
4. Lyrica Huston, an American model and actress who has appeared in various television commercials and music videos.
5. Lyrica Navarro, an American track and field athlete who competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
While the name Lyrica may lack extensive historical roots, its connection to the concepts of lyrics, poetry, and music suggests a desire to evoke artistic and creative associations. As a relatively modern name, its popularity and usage may continue to evolve in the years to come.
People
Lyrica + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lyrica as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lyrica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lyrica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 907 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lyrica going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 377,899 US residents.
Is Lyrica a common name?
We classify Lyrica as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 915 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lyrica most popular?
The single biggest year for Lyrica was 2018, when 102 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lyrica is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lyrica a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lyrica in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.