How Many People Are Named Alysa?
Complete statistics for the name Alysa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Alysa, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 47,753 Americans today, making it truly unique. With around 6,911 people named Alysa living in the US, it peaked in popularity back in 2001.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 4 are known for their practicality and reliability.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 7,041 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: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Alysa Through the Generations
Alysa, a name that's seen its peak and now shows a declining trend, was most popular in 2001 when 325 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of Alysa's, 59%, are under 30 years old, indicating it's a genuinely modern choice. The average age of those named Alysa is 29, with 4,143 under-30s, 2,792 aged 30-60, and only 106 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Alysa's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Alysa
How Many People Have the Name Alysa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,911 people in the United States currently share the name Alysa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 47,753 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Alysa a Common or Rare Name?
Alysa 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 Alysa Mean?
Alysa means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Alysa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Alysa Most Popular?
The name Alysa reached peak popularity in 2001, with 325 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 Alysa?
Approximately 6,911 people named Alysa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,041. That works out to roughly 1 in 47,753 Americans.
Is Alysa a rare name?
Alysa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 47,753 Americans has this name.
What does the name Alysa mean?
Alysa means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Alysa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Alysa are male and 100% are female.
When was Alysa most popular?
Alysa peaked in 2001 with 325 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.