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Allyson
Allyson Pronunciation
Allyson is pronounced AL-ih-sun /ˈæl.ɪ.sən/High
Meaning: Noble kind; variant of Allison, from Alice (Germanic Adalheidis: adal noble + heid kind/type)High
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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.
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How do you pronounce Allyson?
Allyson is pronounced AL-ih-sun (/ˈæl.ɪ.sən/). Press play above to hear Allyson said aloud.
How do you say Allyson?
Allyson is said AL-ih-sun (/ˈæl.ɪ.sən/). Press play above to hear Allyson said aloud.
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).
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.