Alyssamarie
A feminine name of English origin meaning "noble" and "bitter".
Name Census estimates that about 312 living Americans carry the first name Alyssamarie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alyssamarie today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alyssamarie births was 1991 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alyssamarie. 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
312
~ 1 in 1,098,572 Americans
Peak year
1991
20 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2019 SSA rank
#15,679
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Alyssamarie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alyssamarie from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 139 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alyssamarie 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 Alyssamarie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Alyssamaries live
Origin
Meaning and history of Alyssamarie
The name Alyssamarie is a modern combination of the ancient Greek name Alyssa and the Latin name Maria. The first part, Alyssa, is derived from the Greek word "alysso," which means "to protect" or "to guard against." It is believed to have originated in the 5th century BC and was commonly used in ancient Greek literature and mythology.
The second part of the name, Marie, is a variant of the Latin name Maria, which is derived from the Hebrew name Miryam. Maria was a popular name among early Christians and was associated with the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. The name gained widespread popularity across Europe during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance periods.
While there are no direct historical references to the combined name Alyssamarie, the individual components have been used throughout history. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Alyssa appears in the ancient Greek play "Oresteia" by Aeschylus, which was written in the 5th century BC.
In terms of notable individuals bearing the name Alyssa, some examples include:
1. Alyssa Milano (born 1972), an American actress known for her roles in TV shows like "Who's the Boss?" and "Charmed."
2. Alyssa Edwards (born 1980), an American drag queen and choreographer who appeared on "RuPaul's Drag Race."
3. Alyssa Jayne Milano (born 1983), an American singer-songwriter and actress.
As for the name Marie, some notable historical figures include:
1. Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), the last Queen of France before the French Revolution.
2. Marie Curie (1867-1934), a Polish physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering work on radioactivity and won two Nobel Prizes.
While Alyssamarie is a relatively modern combination, its roots can be traced back to ancient Greek and Latin origins, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and linguistic diversity that has shaped many modern names.
People
Alyssamarie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alyssamarie 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
Alyssamarie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alyssamarie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 312 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alyssamarie 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 1,098,572 US residents.
Is Alyssamarie a common name?
We classify Alyssamarie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 319 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alyssamarie most popular?
The single biggest year for Alyssamarie was 1991, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alyssamarie is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alyssamarie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alyssamarie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alyssamarie 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.
Is Alyssamarie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alyssamarie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alyssamarie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Alyssamarie?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Alyssamarie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.