Allyson: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahllys-ohn
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: A modern form of Allison, meaning "noble."

The name Allyson is a variant of the name Allison, derived from the Germanic name Alice. It means "noble" or "of noble kind." Originally, the name was popularized in medieval Norman French as Alisoun, and it has since evolved into various spellings, including Allyson. The name gained significant popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, particularly in the United States. It is primarily considered a feminine name, although it can also be used as a unisex name. Allyson is known for its positive connotations, often associated with kindness, compassion, and loyalty. The name has become quite popular due to its unique twist on traditional names like Allison and Alice.

Allyson Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Allyson is currently #426 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Allyson is currently #214 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Allyson is currently #217 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Allyson is currently #116 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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