Lir
Lir first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2023, when 8 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Lir popular?
Steady Lir has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2023.
| 2020s | 19 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Lir mean?
Lir (also Ler) is a sea deity in Irish mythology, father of the Children of Lir; the name is connected to an old Irish word for 'sea'. The cognate Welsh figure is Llyr.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lir mean?
Lir means Sea. Lir (also Ler) is a sea deity in Irish mythology, father of the Children of Lir; the name is connected to an old Irish word for 'sea'. The cognate Welsh figure is Llyr.
What is the origin of the name Lir?
Lir is of irish origin.
How do you pronounce Lir?
Lir is pronounced “LEER.”
Is Lir a boy or a girl name?
Lir is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Lir a popular name right now?
Lir has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2023.
When was the name Lir most popular?
Lir was most popular in 2023, when about 8 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Lir?
Names similar to Lir include Odhran, Cathal, Diarmuid, Aodh, Darragh.
What names go well with Lir?
irish names that pair well with Lir include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Sean, Aidan.