Rising since 1995, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Alyric since 1995
Babies named Alyric per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 184 |
| 2020s | 79 |
Meaning & origin
Alyric is a modern invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1995, a time when creative and lyrical names were gaining popularity. It reached its highest rank of 7,133 in 2016, reflecting a broader trend of names inspired by music and poetry. Although it remains rare with an incidence of 1 in 107,151 births as of 2025, its trajectory has been rising since its debut, indicating steady if niche appeal. The name has not been associated with any particular region or cultural group, as its use is scattered across the country. Alyric's formation mirrors other contemporary names like Lyric and Alani, and it continues to be chosen by parents seeking a distinctive, melodic option for their daughters.
Alyric is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1995. It appears to blend the lyrical element 'lyric' with the popular prefix 'Al-', found in names like Alicia and Alyssa. The name has seen modest use, particularly in the 2010s, and remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lyric, Ali, Lyr
Sibling names for Alyric
Names that share Alyric's style, for a brother or sister.
