How Many People Are Named Lyra?

7,378

people in the United States are named Lyra

1 in 45,405 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#3295

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0022%

Of US population

Peak Year

2021

643 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Astronomy
Pronunciation: LIE-rə (English)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

The name of the constellation in the northern sky containing the star Vega. It is said to be shaped after the lyre of Orpheus.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 9.9 years old

Young (<30) 6,959
94.3%
Adult (30–60) 268
3.6%
Senior (>60) 151
2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1893 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 798
Texas 433
New York 357
Florida 322
Washington 271
Pennsylvania 260
Ohio 225
Virginia 214
Michigan 209
Colorado 186

💡 Fun Facts About "Lyra"

  • 638 babies were named Lyra in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2021
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1893
  • Most popular in California

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