Lyriq
A masculine name derived from the word "lyric" and inspired by music.
Name Census estimates that about 959 living Americans carry the first name Lyriq. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 84.8% of registrations being female. The average person named Lyriq today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lyriq births was 2012 (75 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lyriq. 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
959
~ 1 in 357,408 Americans
Peak year
2012
75 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,607
Tracked since 2002
Gender
Gender distribution for Lyriq
Lyriq leans heavily female at 84.8% of total registrations, but 147 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Lyriq as a male name
- Ranked #9,496 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (11 births)
Lyriq as a female name
- Ranked #3,607 in 2024
- 43 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2012 (69 births)
Popularity
Lyriq: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lyriq from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 547 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Lyriq remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lyriq 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 Lyriq during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lyriqs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Texas, Florida, Georgia recorded the most babies named Lyriq, while Ohio, North Carolina, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 20 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lyriq
The name Lyriq is a modern, invented name that does not have a clear historical origin or linguistic root. It appears to be a creative combination of the words "lyric" and potentially a suffix like "-ique" or "-ic" to give it a more distinctive sound.
As a relatively new name, there are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that mention Lyriq. The name likely emerged in recent decades as a unique and stylized name choice.
Due to its modern creation, there are no well-known historical figures or famous individuals from previous eras who bore the name Lyriq. However, here are five notable people with this first name in the present day:
1. Lyriq Bent is an American actor and musician, known for his roles in various television shows and films.
2. Lyriq Callaway is an American football defensive end who played for the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League (NFL).
3. Lyriq Turner is an American singer and songwriter, known for her work in the gospel music genre.
4. Lyriq Hakim is an American rapper and hip-hop artist from Los Angeles, California.
5. Lyriq Mumin is an American football cornerback who currently plays for the Denver Broncos in the NFL.
The name Lyriq appears to be a modern invention, likely inspired by the word "lyric" and designed to be a unique and stylish name choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their child. While it lacks a deep historical background, it has gained some popularity in recent times.
People
Lyriq + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lyriq 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
Lyriq: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lyriq?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 959 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lyriq 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 357,408 US residents.
Is Lyriq a common name?
We classify Lyriq as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 967 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lyriq most popular?
The single biggest year for Lyriq was 2012, when 75 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lyriq is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lyriq a female name?
Yes, 84.8% of people registered as Lyriq 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.