Girl · #14,326 in 2026

Lyrics

Lyrics are words that make up a song, usually consisting of verses and choruses. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist. The words to an extended musical composition such as an opera are, however, usually known as a "libretto" and their writer, as a "librettist". Rap songs and grime contain rap lyrics that are meant to be spoken rhythmically rather than sung.

Current Rank
#14,326
Peak Rank
#10,805 (2008)
Total Babies
55
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1996
First Year
2016
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#10805
Peak Rank
55
Total Count
8
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Lyrics

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Lyrics are words that make up a song, usually consisting of verses and choruses. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist. The words to an extended musical composition such as an opera are, however, usually known as a "libretto" and their writer, as a "librettist". Rap songs and grime contain rap lyrics that are meant to be spoken rhythmically rather than sung.

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Etymology
A lyrist on the Standard of Ur , c. 2500 BC The word lyric derives via Latin lyricus from the Greek λυρικός ( lurikós ), the adjectival form of lyre . It first appeared in English in the mid-16th century in reference to the Earl of Surrey 's translations of Petrarch and to his own sonnets . Greek lyric poetry had been defined by the manner in which it was sung accompanied by the lyre or cithara , as opposed to the chanted formal epics or the more passionate elegies accompanied by the flute . The personal nature of many of the verses of the Nine Lyric Poets led to the present sense of " lyric p

The Story of Lyrics

Lyrics first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1996, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 10 Lyricss were born — ranking #10,805 that year. As of 2026, Lyrics ranks #14,326 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 55 Lyricss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Lyrics

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lyrics

What does the name Lyrics mean?
Lyrics are words that make up a song, usually consisting of verses and choruses. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist. The words to an extended musical composition such as an opera are, however, usually known as a "libretto" and their writer, as a "librettist". Rap songs and grime contain rap lyrics that are meant to be spoken rhythmically rather than sung.
How popular is Lyrics in 2026?
In 2026, Lyrics ranks #14,326 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Lyrics most popular?
Lyrics reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #10,805 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Lyrics a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Lyrics is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Lyrics?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lyrics include Madiline, Shenoa, Shamora. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Lyrics

Lyrics is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 55 births in the dataset. Lyrics's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #10,805. Use the chart and map above to compare Lyrics's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.