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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Lyrica with official rankings and popularity over time.
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
Census
Lyrica in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 549 people with the first name Lyrica, which placed it at #19,324 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#19,324
National first-name rank
People counted
549
549 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
54.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lyrica
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lyrica is Black at 54.6%. The next largest groups are White (26.6%) and Two or More Races (8.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Lyrica described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Lyrica at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American54.6% · 300
- White26.6% · 146
- Two or more races8.2% · 45
- Hispanic or Latino7.1% · 39
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.4% · 13
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 6
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.
How common was Lyrica in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 549 people with the name Lyrica, or 0.18 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #19,324 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Lyrica in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Lyrica?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Lyrica appears almost entirely female. Of the 553 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Lyrica?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lyrica is Black at 54.6%. The next largest groups are White (26.6%) and Two or More Races (8.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Lyrica most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Lyrica in the 2020 Census, accounting for 54.6% (300 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lyrica in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
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.
Is Lyrica still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lyrica in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lyrica can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people have Lyrica as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.