United States name statistics
Lyra in United States
Estimated bearers
7,865
Country rank
#2778
Per 100k
2
These figures are derived directly from official statistical agency data.
Gender distribution
Based on historical birth records, this name is used predominantly female.
Male 0.0%Female 100.0%
Lyra popularity by year
U.S. births per year for Lyra, 1893 to 2025 (source: SSA name files).
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- 1893: 5
- 1894: 5
- 1914: 6
- 1915: 8
- 1917: 8
- 1919: 9
- 1921: 11
- 1923: 6
- 1926: 6
- 1927: 6
- 1928: 14
- 1930: 5
- 1932: 6
- 1946: 6
- 1947: 5
- 1948: 9
- 1952: 7
- 1956: 7
- 1958: 5
- 1960: 8
- 1963: 9
- 1966: 10
- 1967: 5
- 1968: 7
- 1970: 8
- 1971: 9
- 1972: 16
- 1973: 5
- 1974: 16
- 1975: 12
- 1976: 12
- 1977: 12
- 1978: 9
- 1979: 9
- 1980: 20
- 1981: 19
- 1982: 14
- 1983: 8
- 1984: 8
- 1985: 9
- 1986: 8
- 1987: 9
- 1988: 10
- 1989: 9
- 1990: 7
- 1992: 5
- 1993: 12
- 1995: 10
- 1996: 14
- 1997: 14
- 1998: 8
- 1999: 17
- 2000: 19
- 2001: 29
- 2002: 28
- 2003: 26
- 2004: 45
- 2005: 50
- 2006: 62
- 2007: 67
- 2008: 200
- 2009: 234
- 2010: 219
- 2011: 243
- 2012: 247
- 2013: 250
- 2014: 249
- 2015: 276
- 2016: 298
- 2017: 396
- 2018: 429
- 2019: 431
- 2020: 543
- 2021: 643
- 2022: 637
- 2023: 639
- 2024: 642
- 2025: 711
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Lyra in United States?
An estimated 7,865 people in United States are named Lyra. That works out to 1 in 42,200 residents.
Is Lyra a common name in United States?
Lyra ranks #2778 among first names in United States.