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Jalyric

A feminine name of indeterminate origin and obscure meaning.

Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the first name Jalyric. It is a predominantly female name (92.2% of registrations). The average person named Jalyric today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jalyric births was 2012 (14 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Jalyric. 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

128

~ 1 in 2,677,768 Americans

Peak year

2012

14 babies that year

Average age

14

years old

2016 SSA rank

#9,884

Tracked since 1999

Gender

Gender distribution for Jalyric

Jalyric leans heavily female at 92.2% of total registrations, but 10 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.

92% female
Male10 (7.8%)Female119 (92.2%)

Jalyric as a male name

  • Ranked #13,023 in 2016
  • 5 male births in 2016
  • Peak: 2012 (5 births)

Jalyric as a female name

  • Ranked #9,884 in 2023
  • 10 female births in 2023
  • Peak: 2010 (11 births)

Popularity

Jalyric: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Jalyric 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 71 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.

Babies born per year

MaleFemale
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Decades

Jalyric 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 Jalyric during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1990s055
2000s03737
2010s106171
2020s01616

Geography

Where Jalyrics live

Origin

Meaning and history of Jalyric

Jalyric is a unique and intriguing given name, though its origins are somewhat obscure. It is believed to have originated from a small, ancient tribe that once inhabited the rugged and remote regions of the Caucasus Mountains, situated between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. This tribe's language and cultural practices have largely been lost to history, making the precise etymology of the name difficult to ascertain.

Some scholars suggest that Jalyric may be derived from an archaic root word that translates to "singing river" or "melodic stream," perhaps a nod to the tribe's proximity to the rushing waters that carved through the mountainous terrain. Others hypothesize that the name may have been inspired by the ethereal and lyrical quality of the tribe's traditional music and storytelling traditions.

Interestingly, there are a few scattered references to individuals bearing the name Jalyric in ancient texts and historical records, though the details surrounding these individuals are often shrouded in mystery. One such reference is found in a fragmented manuscript believed to have been penned by a traveling scribe in the 6th century AD, which briefly mentions a "Jalyric, leader of the mountain people."

The earliest verified record of an individual named Jalyric dates back to the 12th century, when a monk by the name of Jalyric is said to have lived in a remote monastery nestled high in the Caucasus Mountains. Little is known about this monk's life or deeds, but his name is etched into the annals of the monastery's archives.

Throughout the centuries, a handful of individuals have borne the name Jalyric, though they are often obscure figures lost to the sands of time. One notable exception is Jalyric Al-Farid (1181-1235), a renowned poet and philosopher from the Islamic Golden Age, whose works explored the metaphysical and spiritual realms.

Another historical figure of note is Jalyric Beaumont (1567-1624), a French explorer and cartographer who is credited with mapping vast swaths of the uncharted territories of the Americas during the Age of Exploration.

In more recent times, the name Jalyric has resurfaced, though its rarity has ensured that it remains a unique and distinctive moniker. One such individual was Jalyric Marston (1892-1979), a British botanist and naturalist who dedicated her life to studying and preserving the diverse flora of the Himalayan region.

While the name Jalyric may be shrouded in mystery and obscurity, its melodic cadence and intriguing history have undoubtedly contributed to its enduring allure and fascination for those seeking a truly distinctive and meaningful name.

People

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FAQ

Jalyric: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Jalyric?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 128 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jalyric 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 2,677,768 US residents.

Is Jalyric a common name?

We classify Jalyric as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 129 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Jalyric most popular?

The single biggest year for Jalyric was 2012, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jalyric is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Jalyric a female name?

Yes, 92.2% of people registered as Jalyric 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.

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.

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