Alyric
An invented name with no definitive origin or meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 357 living Americans carry the first name Alyric. It is a predominantly female name (96.7% of registrations). The average person named Alyric today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alyric births was 2016 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alyric. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
357
~ 1 in 960,096 Americans
Peak year
2016
34 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2016 SSA rank
#7,966
Tracked since 1995
Gender
Gender distribution for Alyric
Alyric leans heavily female at 96.7% of total registrations, but 12 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Alyric as a male name
- Ranked #12,285 in 2016
- 5 male births in 2016
- Peak: 2007 (7 births)
Alyric as a female name
- Ranked #7,966 in 2024
- 13 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2016 (29 births)
Popularity
Alyric: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alyric from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 189 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Alyric remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alyric by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alyric during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alyrics live
Origin
Meaning and history of Alyric
The name Alyric is of uncertain origin, and its meaning and roots have been a subject of debate among scholars and language experts. Some speculate that it may have its roots in the ancient Celtic languages, possibly deriving from a combination of the words "aluinn" meaning "beautiful" and "rìoghail" meaning "royal" or "kingly." This would suggest that the name Alyric could have been intended to convey a sense of regal beauty or elegance.
Others have proposed that the name Alyric may have evolved from the Germanic name "Alaric," which itself is believed to be derived from the Germanic elements "alu" meaning "all" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "powerful." This could indicate that the name Alyric was originally intended to signify a powerful or mighty individual.
While the exact origins of the name Alyric remain shrouded in mystery, there are a few notable historical figures who bore this name or variations of it. One of the earliest recorded instances is Alyric of Auxerre, a French ecclesiastic who lived in the 9th century and served as the Bishop of Auxerre from 841 to 859 AD.
Another notable figure was Alyric the Grammarian, a 10th-century scholar and writer from England who is credited with producing one of the earliest known treatises on grammar and language studies. His work, titled "De Congruis Sermonum," was widely influential in the development of linguistic studies during the Middle Ages.
In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook Alyric of Blois, a 12th-century French poet and trouvère who was renowned for his lyrical compositions and love songs. His works were widely circulated and admired among the nobility and literary circles of his time.
Moving forward in history, we encounter Alyric von Habsburg, a 14th-century German nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Wars of Swiss Independence. He was a member of the influential Habsburg dynasty and served as the Governor of Tyrol and Alsace.
Finally, in the 16th century, we have Alyric Vespucci, an Italian explorer and navigator who accompanied his cousin, the famous Amerigo Vespucci, on several of his voyages to the New World. Alyric's accounts and journals from these expeditions provided valuable insights into the early exploration and colonization of the Americas.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Alyric or variations thereof. While the origins of the name remain uncertain, its presence across different cultures and time periods suggests a rich and intriguing history that continues to captivate scholars and name enthusiasts alike.
People
Alyric + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alyric: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alyric?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 357 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alyric going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 960,096 US residents.
Is Alyric a common name?
We classify Alyric as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 361 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alyric most popular?
The single biggest year for Alyric was 2016, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alyric is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alyric in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alyric a female name?
Yes, 96.7% of people registered as Alyric in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Alyric still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alyric in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alyric can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Alyric?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.