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UK girl's name

Lyrica

A feminine name derived from the word "lyric," meaning a form of poetic verse.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Lyrica is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lyrica popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4684, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2018 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Lyrica is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Lyrica. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Lyrica ranked #4684 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2018, when 4 girls were registered as Lyrica.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lyrica as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4684

2018

Births in 2018

4

Latest year

Peak year

2018

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Meaning

What does Lyrica mean?

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.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Lyrica by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lyrica was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #4684 4 1

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FAQ

Lyrica: questions and answers

How popular is the name Lyrica in the UK right now?

In 2018, Lyrica was ranked #4684 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Lyrica most popular?

The peak year on record was 2018, with 4 babies registered as Lyrica in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Lyrica?

A feminine name derived from the word "lyric," meaning a form of poetic verse.

How many people are called Lyrica in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Lyrica across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.