Alyssa
A female given name from the Germanic languages, popular in the US in the 1990s and the 2000s.
Every Alyssa since 1950 — 315,038 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alyssa
Alyssa is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #453 in 2025 with 680 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 315,038 American babies have been named Alyssa. Its peak came in 1999, when 14,050 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 Alyssa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alyssa 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 | 680 | #453 | — | — |
| 2024 | 795 | #399 | — | — |
| 2023 | 930 | #334 | — | — |
| 2022 | 1,099 | #288 | — | — |
| 2021 | 1,301 | #233 | — | — |
| 2020 | 1,472 | #199 | — | — |
| 2019 | 1,699 | #171 | — | — |
| 2018 | 1,884 | #150 | — | — |
| 2017 | 2,241 | #133 | — | — |
| 2016 | 2,680 | #119 | — | — |
| 2015 | 3,255 | #93 | — | — |
| 2014 | 3,849 | #76 | 8 | #8,826 |
| 2013 | 4,214 | #57 | 5 | #12,229 |
| 2012 | 5,091 | #44 | — | — |
| 2011 | 6,029 | #37 | 5 | #12,376 |
| 2010 | 6,993 | #21 | 7 | #9,733 |
| 2009 | 7,980 | #19 | 7 | #9,910 |
| 2008 | 9,653 | #16 | 14 | #6,086 |
| 2007 | 11,275 | #14 | 17 | #5,218 |
| 2006 | 10,177 | #19 | 9 | #8,021 |
| 2005 | 10,891 | #16 | 17 | #4,829 |
| 2004 | 12,109 | #14 | 45 | #2,455 |
| 2003 | 12,750 | #14 | 10 | #6,742 |
| 2002 | 12,847 | #12 | 19 | #4,191 |
| 2001 | 13,272 | #14 | 13 | #5,401 |
| 2000 | 13,553 | #12 | 15 | #4,794 |
| 1995 | 10,100 | #27 | 12 | #4,800 |
| 1990 | 11,263 | #27 | 16 | #3,615 |
| 1985 | 2,258 | #130 | 6 | #5,810 |
| 1980 | 1,180 | #217 | 5 | #6,288 |
| 1975 | 558 | #372 | — | — |
| 1970 | 444 | #467 | — | — |
| 1965 | 119 | #933 | — | — |
| 1960 | 111 | #1,021 | — | — |
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| 1950 | 5 | #5,319 | — | — |
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Famous people named Alyssa
- Alyssa Milano Actor · b. 1972
- Alyssa Diaz Actor · b. 1985
- Alyssa Campanella Celebrity · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alyssa mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages, popular in the US in the 1990s and the 2000s.
How popular is the name Alyssa in 2025?
Alyssa ranked #453 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 680 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alyssa?
315,038 babies have been named Alyssa in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alyssa most popular?
Alyssa peaked in 1999, when 14,050 newborns received the name.
Is Alyssa a boy or girl name?
Alyssa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alyssa rising or falling?
Alyssa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alyssa?
Well-known people named Alyssa include Alyssa Milano (actor), Alyssa Diaz (actor), Alyssa Campanella (celebrity).