Allyson Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Allyson originates from the English language and means 'noble'. It evolved from the medieval name 'Alison', which has roots in the Old French 'Aalis'. The name has a rich history and gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. The name is often associated with positive traits such as friendliness. There is no direct biblical relevance to the name.

The name Allyson is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Allyson has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Allyson' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8221st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6926th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 789th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 477th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 281st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 245th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 528th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Allyson' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Allyson"

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Pronunciation

/ˈælɪsən/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

The name Allyson is derived from the medieval name 'Alison', which itself is a diminutive form of 'Alice'. The name 'Alice' comes from the Old French name 'Aalis', which is a short form of 'Adelais', a diminutive of 'Adelaide', meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'.

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Meaning

noble

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Language Evolution

Aalis, Alison, Allyson

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Historical Usage

The name Allyson gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, becoming particularly common in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Variants & Derivatives

Alison, Allison, Alyson

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Allyson is viewed as a modern and trendy name, often associated with friendliness and approachability.

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Famous People

Allyson Felix, an American track and field athlete, Allyson Hannigan, an American actress

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Allyson"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Allyson"

"Allyson" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 8221st of 10718 16
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 16616th of 16616 5
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 6926th of 9204 18
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 789th of 12526 2,974
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 477th of 19264 6,841
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 281st of 27321 15,433
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 245th of 35406 21,161
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 528th of 30306 7,126

Regional Popularity of "Allyson" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Allyson" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
907th/907
100.00%
598th/598
100.00%
842nd/842
100.00%
664th/664
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
555th/555
100.00%
358th/358
100.00%
476th/476
100.00%
542nd/542
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
248th/248
100.00%
234th/234
100.00%
278th/278
100.00%
373rd/373
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
219th/219
100.00%
268th/268
100.00%
236th/236
100.00%
291st/291
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
681st/681
100.00%
723rd/723
100.00%
478th/478
100.00%
450th/450

State-by-State Popularity of "Allyson"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Allyson" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.