Allysen
A feminine variant of Alison, derived from Old French meaning "noble" or "exalted".
Name Census estimates that about 568 living Americans carry the first name Allysen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Allysen today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Allysen births was 2007 (45 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Allysen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
568
~ 1 in 603,441 Americans
Peak year
2007
45 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2021 SSA rank
#15,397
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Allysen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Allysen from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 255 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Allysen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Allysen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Allysens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Ohio recorded the most babies named Allysen, while Ohio, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Allysen
The name Allysen is a variant spelling of the English name Alison, which is derived from the French name Alice. The name Alice itself is believed to have originated from the ancient Germanic name Adalheidis, which was composed of the elements "adal" meaning "noble" and "heid" meaning "kind, sort, type."
Alice was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066, and it quickly became a popular name among the nobility. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Alice of Thouars, a French noblewoman who lived in the late 12th century.
The name Allysen is thought to have emerged as a variant spelling in the 19th century, possibly as a way to give the name a more modern or distinctive appearance. While not as common as the traditional spelling of Alison or Alice, Allysen has been used throughout history by various individuals.
One notable bearer of the name Allysen was Allysen Mahoney (1941-2008), an American television producer and writer known for her work on shows like "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Desperate Housewives." Allysen Callaway (born 1952) is an American singer and pianist who has released several jazz and pop albums over the course of her career.
In the realm of literature, Allysen Baronowski (born 1962) is a Canadian author and editor known for her work in the science fiction and fantasy genres. Allysen Bain (1961-2005) was a Scottish actress who appeared in various television shows and films, including "Taggart" and "Trainspotting."
Another noteworthy individual with the name Allysen is Allysen Bracken (born 1972), an American author and journalist who has written several books on travel and lifestyle topics.
While not as widely used as some other names, Allysen has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, ranging from entertainers and writers to journalists and authors. Its unique spelling and connection to the classic name Alice make it a distinctive and interesting choice.
People
Allysen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Allysen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Allysen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Allysen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 568 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Allysen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 603,441 US residents.
Is Allysen a common name?
We classify Allysen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 580 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Allysen most popular?
The single biggest year for Allysen was 2007, when 45 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Allysen is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Allysen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Allysen in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.