Alyson
How to say it: AL-ih-sun · /ˈælɪsən/
Variant of Alison; from Old French, derived from Germanic 'Adalheidis' (noble kind). Medieval diminutive of Alice.
Alyson was the 65th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 157 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 | 157 |
| 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, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Spelled with a Y, Alyson peaked in the 1990s and has grown rarer since. Now well below that high, it is expected to slip.
What goes with it
Breezy and soft with a breathy finish, pronounced AL ih sun. Jocelyn shares its style.
Parents who love Alyson also love
Nicknames
- Aly
- Ali
- Lysa
Honouring a Alyson in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Alyson 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 Alyson
- Alyson Reed (born 1958)American dancer and actress
- Alyson Annan (born 1973)Australian field hockey player
- Alyson Noël (born 1965)American writer
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