Lyra
5 countries#435 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lyra was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
8,095 births recorded 1893–2025 · currently #435 · peaked in 2025 with 711 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,342 births recorded 1999–2025 · currently #139 · peaked in 2021 with 664 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,017 births recorded 1999–2021 · currently #80 · peaked in 2021 with 630 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
423 births recorded 2003–2022 · currently #774 · peaked in 2021 with 64 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Loire-Atlantique, Nord, Haute-Savoie
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
302 births recorded 2008–2025 · currently #106 · peaked in 2025 with 42 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
23 births recorded 2012–2025 · currently #334 · peaked in 2023 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lyra’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2815 | — |
| 2007 | #2710 | ↑105 |
| 2008 | #1257 | ↑1453 |
| 2009 | #1088 | ↑169 |
| 2010 | #1122 | ↓34 |
| 2011 | #1025 | ↑97 |
| 2012 | #1026 | ↓1 |
| 2013 | #1001 | ↑25 |
| 2014 | #1040 | ↓39 |
| 2015 | #978 | ↑62 |
| 2016 | #921 | ↑57 |
| 2017 | #724 | ↑197 |
| 2018 | #681 | ↑43 |
| 2019 | #673 | ↑8 |
| 2020 | #549 | ↑124 |
| 2021 | #489 | ↑60 |
| 2022 | #496 | ↓7 |
| 2023 | #482 | ↑14 |
| 2024 | #482 | — |
| 2025 | #435 | ↑47 |
Frequently asked questions about Lyra
Is Lyra a popular name?
Yes — Lyra currently ranks #435 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lyra more common for boys or girls?
Lyra is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lyra most popular?
Lyra peaked in 2025 in United States, with 711 recorded births that year.
Is Lyra rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lyra’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1437 in 1893 to #435 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lyra?
At least 12,860 babies have been recorded with the name Lyra across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Lyra popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lyra appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Lyra?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lyra include Maia, Vienna, Salem, Hayden.
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