Alyric

An uncommon Greek pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysGreekDeclining
#7966 531in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Alyric is a girl's and boy's baby name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern creative blend of Aly and lyric — from the Greek lyrikos, meaning 'singing to the lyre.' As a word name, lyric evokes poetry, music, and emotional expression.

Alyric is for parents who love music and poetry and want a name that carries that passion — feminine, creative, and utterly distinctive.

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Popularity Over Time

Alyric climbed 2780 spots in the last 20 years — from #10746 to #7966.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Alyric
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s64
2010s184
2000s70
1990s31

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(29 years, 19952024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Alyric
YearBirthsRank
202413#7966
202312#8497
202213#8050
202111#8998
202015#7231
201912#8626
201819#6262
201715#7466
201629#4742
201524#5472
201418#6731
201320#6265
201219#6596
201115#7813
201013#8730
20095#17458
20086#15514
20075#17796
20065#17327
20059#10962

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Alyric as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Alyric has also been given to 12 boys in the U.S. since 2007.

Unranked
Current rank
12
Total births
2007
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Alyric be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Alyric is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #7966. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19952024) · Methodology