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Allyson

Quick answerAllyson is a modern English variant of Allison, which derives from the Old Germanic name Aliz (meaning "noble") combined with the diminutive suffix -son, ultimately tracing back to the Germanic root meaning "of noble kind." The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly in North America, with…

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,139
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year1998
Syllables3
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish
Letters7
Numerology8 Chaldean 5
Global rank#401

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Allyson

Allyson is a modern English variant of Allison, which derives from the Old Germanic name Aliz (meaning "noble") combined with the diminutive suffix -son, ultimately tracing back to the Germanic root meaning "of noble kind." The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly in North America, with no specific religious affiliation, though it gained popularity in the 20th century as part of the trend toward feminized surnames and modern name variants.

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Etymology

Allyson is a modern English variant of Allison, which derives from the Old Germanic name Aliz (meaning "noble") combined with the diminutive suffix -son, ultimately tracing back to the Germanic root meaning "of noble kind." The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly in North America, with no specific religious affiliation, though it gained popularity in the 20th century as part of the trend toward feminized surnames and modern name variants.

Allyson currently ranks #1,139 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.

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