Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈælɪsən/
Origin
English
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'.
Meaning
noble
Language Evolution
Aalis, Alison, Allyson
Historical Usage
The name Allyson gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, becoming particularly common in the 1970s and 1980s.
Variants & Derivatives
Alison, Allison, Alyson
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Allyson is viewed as a modern and trendy name, often associated with friendliness and approachability.
Famous People
Allyson Felix, an American track and field athlete, Allyson Hannigan, an American actress
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 1,651 peak births in 1998
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 8 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
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
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 by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
40.73% 907th/2227 |
24.61% 598th/2430 |
29.51% 842nd/2853 |
23.93% 664th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
18.90% 555th/2937 |
10.28% 358th/3483 |
13.53% 476th/3518 |
13.40% 542nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
6.73% 248th/3685 |
5.23% 234th/4475 |
5.35% 278th/5194 |
5.90% 373rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
4.78% 219th/4582 |
5.19% 268th/5164 |
3.23% 236th/7313 |
3.90% 291st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
17.09% 681st/3984 |
16.11% 723rd/4487 |
7.01% 478th/6822 |
7.17% 450th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Nevada 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, usage 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, popularity patterns vary significantly: 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. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.