How Many People Are Named Alson?

Complete statistics for the name Alson: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Alson
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Alson is a very rare male name, with only 199 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,659,967 Americans. That's a pretty unique name! The majority of folks named Alson are over 60, showing its classic roots.

~231
Living in US
1 in 1,434,845
Americans
1926
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English occupational surname (one who rides)
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Adventurous Strong
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

10,521
Worldwide Bearers
#59,229
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
5,189
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,167
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
995
🇹🇿 Tanzania
572
🇺🇸 United States
551
🇮🇩 Indonesia
301
🇺🇬 Uganda
172
🇨🇩 DR Congo
157
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
144
🇭🇹 Haiti
143

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
199 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 77
97
Would be under 30 (18%)
23
Would be 30–60 (4%)
406
Would be over 60 (77%)

All 526 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: 1926

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
80
Modern Appeal
30
International
96

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Alson Through the Generations

Alson has been a name that's seen peaks and troughs through the decades. It reached its highest popularity in 1926 with 19 births, but since then, it's remained relatively uncommon. Today, there are 199 people named Alson living in the United States, with most being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that while it's a classic name, it's not one that's widely adopted by younger generations yet. However, with a rising trend, it might be seeing more usage in the future.

✨ Similar Names to Alson

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alson's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Alson

How Many People Have the Name Alson?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 231 people in the United States currently share the name Alson. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,434,845 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alson a Common or Rare Name?

Alson 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 Alson Mean?

Alson means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Alson in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Alson Most Popular?

The name Alson reached peak popularity in 1926, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Alson?

Approximately 231 people named Alson live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 231. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,434,845 Americans.

Is Alson a rare name?

Alson is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,434,845 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alson mean?

Alson means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Alson more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Alson are male and 0% are female.

When was Alson most popular?

Alson peaked in 1926 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US231
All-Time Births231
1 in X1 in 1,434,845
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age77
Peak Year1926
World Rank#59,229
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.