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Allyson

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Pronounced AL-ih-sun /ˈæl.ɪ.sən/High

Meaning: Noble kind; variant of Allison, from Alice (Germanic Adalheidis: adal noble + heid kind/type)High

In 30 seconds: A variant spelling of Allison meaning 'noble kind,' itself a form of Alice. The -yson spelling gives it a slightly more modern, distinctive look while keeping the classic sound.

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Origin HighGermanic, English

MeaningNoble kind; variant of Allison, from Alice (Germanic Adalheidis: adal noble + heid kind/type)

U.S. rank (2024)#909 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births290 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 53,553

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Allyson is a spelling variant of Allison, which is a medieval French diminutive of Alice. Alice descends from the Germanic compound name Adalheidis, from adal (noble) and heid (kind, type). The name was common in medieval England and France before declining and reviving strongly in the 20th century.

Allison rose into the U.S. top 50 in the 1980s and remained popular through the 2000s. Allyson is one of several variant spellings (Alison, Allison, Allyson, Alyson) that spread across the same period. All forms have declined somewhat from their peak; Allyson ranked #909 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Allison entered English as a medieval French pet form of Alice — which itself comes from Germanic Adalheidis, the ancestor of both Alison and Adelaide.

Overall data confidence 91%

Behind the Name — Allison — etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AllisonAlisonAlysonAllisson

Nicknames

AllyAlAli

Famous Bearers

★Allyson Felix (1985-)
American sprinter and most-decorated U.S. track and field Olympian

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Allyson mean?

Allyson means 'noble kind,' as a spelling variant of Allison, which is a medieval diminutive of Alice from Germanic Adalheidis (noble + kind).

How do you pronounce Allyson?

It's said AL-ih-sun — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Allyson a boy or girl name?

Allyson is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Allyson?

Allyson ranked #909 for U.S. girls in 2024.