Alyss
Every Alyss since 1984 — 413 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alyss
Alyss is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,006 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 413 American babies have been named Alyss. Its peak came in 2012, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Alyss stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alyss year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,006 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,369 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,056 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,006 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,541 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,536 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,786 |
| 2017 | 12 | #8,817 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,021 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,646 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,031 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,397 |
| 2012 | 22 | #5,909 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,351 |
| 2010 | 18 | #6,921 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,516 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,557 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,492 |
| 2005 | 5 | #16,631 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,372 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,268 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,153 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,161 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,276 |
| 1985 | 5 | #10,724 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alyss in 2025?
Alyss ranked #12,006 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alyss?
413 babies have been named Alyss in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alyss most popular?
Alyss peaked in 2012, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Alyss a boy or girl name?
Alyss is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alyss rising or falling?
Alyss is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.