Alyson
Every Alyson since 1944 — 29,740 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alyson
Alyson is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,388 in 2025 with 157 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1944, 29,740 American babies have been named Alyson. Its peak came in 1990, when 741 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Alyson stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alyson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 157 | #1,388 | — | — |
| 2024 | 191 | #1,232 | — | — |
| 2023 | 200 | #1,199 | — | — |
| 2022 | 201 | #1,199 | — | — |
| 2021 | 247 | #1,028 | — | — |
| 2020 | 233 | #1,063 | — | — |
| 2019 | 281 | #939 | — | — |
| 2018 | 305 | #887 | — | — |
| 2017 | 326 | #832 | — | — |
| 2016 | 356 | #799 | — | — |
| 2015 | 419 | #680 | — | — |
| 2014 | 496 | #594 | — | — |
| 2013 | 498 | #577 | — | — |
| 2012 | 555 | #541 | — | — |
| 2011 | 620 | #480 | — | — |
| 2010 | 588 | #510 | — | — |
| 2009 | 642 | #480 | — | — |
| 2008 | 654 | #483 | — | — |
| 2007 | 595 | #524 | — | — |
| 2006 | 668 | #472 | — | — |
| 2005 | 652 | #470 | — | — |
| 2004 | 658 | #456 | 5 | #11,430 |
| 2003 | 675 | #444 | — | — |
| 2002 | 647 | #447 | — | — |
| 2001 | 607 | #456 | — | — |
| 2000 | 599 | #463 | — | — |
| 1995 | 662 | #396 | — | — |
| 1990 | 741 | #358 | — | — |
| 1985 | 549 | #410 | — | — |
| 1980 | 478 | #447 | — | — |
| 1975 | 346 | #513 | — | — |
| 1970 | 229 | #688 | — | — |
| 1965 | 182 | #738 | — | — |
| 1960 | 102 | #1,063 | — | — |
| 1955 | 57 | #1,334 | — | — |
| 1950 | 30 | #1,722 | — | — |
| 1945 | 7 | #3,685 | — | — |
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Famous people named Alyson
- Alyson Hannigan Actor · b. 1974
- Alyson Noël Writer · b. 1965
- Alyson Reed Actor · b. 1958
- Alyson Stoner Actor · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alyson in 2025?
Alyson ranked #1,388 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 157 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alyson?
29,740 babies have been named Alyson in the United States since 1944, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alyson most popular?
Alyson peaked in 1990, when 741 newborns received the name.
Is Alyson a boy or girl name?
Alyson is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alyson rising or falling?
Alyson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alyson?
Well-known people named Alyson include Alyson Hannigan (actor), Alyson Noël (writer), Alyson Reed (actor).