Lyrick
A name of uncertain origin, potentially Gaelic or English, with possible ties to music or lyricism.
Name Census estimates that about 326 living Americans carry the first name Lyrick. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 54.4% of registrations being male. The average person named Lyrick today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lyrick births was 2012 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lyrick. 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
326
~ 1 in 1,051,394 Americans
Peak year
2012
30 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,486
Tracked since 1996
Gender
Gender distribution for Lyrick
Lyrick is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 329 total registrations, 179 (54.4%) were male and 150 (45.6%) were female.
Lyrick as a male name
- Ranked #10,486 in 2024
- 7 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2012 (19 births)
Lyrick as a female name
- Ranked #14,443 in 2020
- 6 female births in 2020
- Peak: 2011 (14 births)
Popularity
Lyrick: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lyrick from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 188 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lyrick 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 Lyrick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lyrick
The given name Lyrick has its origins in the ancient Celtic language of Gaulish, which was spoken in what is now modern-day France, Belgium, and parts of Switzerland. The name can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, derived from the Proto-Celtic root word "lyr", meaning "song" or "melody". This etymological connection suggests that the name was originally associated with musical or poetic aptitude.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lyrick can be found in the Gaulish inscription discovered in the village of Lezoux, dating back to the 1st century CE. This inscription, carved on a ceramic vessel, is believed to have been dedicated to a Gaulish musician or bard named Lyrick.
During the Middle Ages, the name Lyrick gained popularity among the Celtic communities of Brittany and Cornwall. It is mentioned in several medieval Breton folktales and bardic traditions, often associated with legendary singers and poets. One notable figure bearing this name was Lyrick ap Gwilym (1315-1390), a renowned Welsh poet and one of the most celebrated bards of his time.
As the centuries progressed, the name Lyrick spread to other parts of Europe, including Ireland and Scotland. In the 16th century, Lyrick O'Donnell (1532-1587) was a prominent Irish chieftain and leader of the O'Donnell clan, known for his fierce resistance against English colonial rule.
In the 19th century, Lyrick Godwin (1834-1912) was an English author and philosopher who wrote extensively on occultism and esoteric subjects. His works, such as "The Theological Lyre" and "The Lyrical Philosopher", showcased his interest in the mystical aspects of poetry and music.
Another notable bearer of the name was Lyrick Fenton (1901-1978), an American jazz saxophonist and composer who was a significant figure in the New Orleans jazz scene during the 1920s and 1930s. His innovative style and compositions left a lasting impact on the development of jazz music.
People
Lyrick + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lyrick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lyrick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 326 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lyrick 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 1,051,394 US residents.
Is Lyrick a common name?
We classify Lyrick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 329 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lyrick most popular?
The single biggest year for Lyrick was 2012, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lyrick is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lyrick a male name?
Yes, 54.4% of people registered as Lyrick in the SSA data are male. 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.