Allyson
How to say it: AL-ih-sun · /ˈælɪsən/
Variant of Allison, a medieval French diminutive of Alice, meaning noble kind or of noble type.
Allyson was the 65th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 203 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 48% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #88 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #65 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 203 |
| Share of births | 1 in 779 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −48% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #88 |
| In France, 2025 | #540 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After peaking in the 1990s, Allyson now sits well below its former level. More easing downward is likely in the years ahead.
What goes with it
Airy and soft with a breathy finish, Allyson feels light and smooth. Jocelyn and Megan share its style.
Parents who love Allyson also love
Nicknames
- Ally
- Ali
- Allie
- Aly
Honouring a Allyson in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Allyson is about 1 in 33.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German.
In France: #540 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Allyson
- Allyson Felix (born 1985)American track and field athlete
- Allyson Schwartz (born 1948)American politician
- Allyson Swaby (born 1996)Jamaican footballer
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