Alyson
Alyson is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble, noble sort.
Origin and history
Alyson is a variant spelling of Alison, which originated as a Norman French diminutive of Alice. The name ultimately traces back to the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning noble type. In the United States, Alyson enjoyed substantial popularity in the late 20th century and continues to be used today.
Popularity in the United States
29,730 babies in the United States have been named Alyson since 1880. It ranks #836 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1083.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.1 %)
- TX (9.8 %)
- NY (8.3 %)
- PA (5.3 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 118 |
| 1950-1960 | 585 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,412 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,367 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,564 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,614 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,397 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,444 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,229 |
Famous people named Alyson
- Alyson Hannigan: Actress
- Alyson Stoner: Actor, Dancer
- Alyson Michalka: Singer, Actress
Nicknames
Aly, Allie, Aly-Bear
Fun facts
- The name reached English usage via medieval French as a affectionate diminutive form of Alice.
- The 'y' spelling variant became popular in the late 20th century alongside similar stylistic trends.