Alysa
Every Alysa since 1953 — 7,050 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alysa
Alysa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,155 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 7,050 American babies have been named Alysa. Its peak came in 2001, when 325 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alysa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alysa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,155 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,614 |
| 2023 | 16 | #6,950 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,245 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,056 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,650 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,314 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,897 |
| 2017 | 27 | #4,929 |
| 2016 | 36 | #4,090 |
| 2015 | 51 | #3,214 |
| 2014 | 62 | #2,782 |
| 2013 | 71 | #2,509 |
| 2012 | 88 | #2,146 |
| 2011 | 112 | #1,804 |
| 2010 | 124 | #1,697 |
| 2009 | 144 | #1,561 |
| 2008 | 193 | #1,286 |
| 2007 | 254 | #1,037 |
| 2006 | 245 | #1,046 |
| 2005 | 302 | #840 |
| 2004 | 302 | #823 |
| 2003 | 284 | #851 |
| 2002 | 286 | #808 |
| 2001 | 325 | #737 |
| 2000 | 297 | #768 |
| 1995 | 214 | #886 |
| 1990 | 213 | #900 |
| 1985 | 68 | #1,691 |
| 1980 | 42 | #2,308 |
| 1975 | 24 | #2,970 |
| 1970 | 41 | #2,019 |
| 1965 | 19 | #2,838 |
| 1960 | 10 | #4,194 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,231 |
| 1950 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alysa in 2025?
Alysa ranked #10,155 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alysa?
7,050 babies have been named Alysa in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alysa most popular?
Alysa peaked in 2001, when 325 newborns received the name.
Is Alysa a boy or girl name?
Alysa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alysa rising or falling?
Alysa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.