How Many People Are Named Allyssa?
Complete statistics for the name Allyssa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Allyssa, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 50,204 Americans today. With around 6,573 people named Allyssa living in the US, it's a genuinely modern name since 60% are under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, success, and material prosperity.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 6,670 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1998Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Allyssa Through the Generations
Allyssa peaked in popularity in 1998 with 349 births, marking a high point in its relatively recent naming history. Today, the average age of someone named Allyssa is 27, with 3,974 under 30 and 2,696 between 30 and 60. The name's decline since its peak reflects its status as a newer-generation choice, aligning with trends in modern naming practices.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Allyssa's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Allyssa
How Many People Have the Name Allyssa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,573 people in the United States currently share the name Allyssa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 50,204 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Allyssa a Common or Rare Name?
Allyssa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Allyssa Mean?
Allyssa means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Allyssa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Allyssa Most Popular?
The name Allyssa reached peak popularity in 1998, with 349 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Allyssa?
Approximately 6,573 people named Allyssa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,670. That works out to roughly 1 in 50,204 Americans.
Is Allyssa a rare name?
Allyssa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 50,204 Americans has this name.
What does the name Allyssa mean?
Allyssa means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Allyssa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Allyssa are male and 100% are female.
When was Allyssa most popular?
Allyssa peaked in 1998 with 349 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.