Total births
2,554
Girls' name · since 1972
Allysa
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 2,554 babies named Allysa, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,554
- total births
- 1972–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
2,554 girls have been named Allysa since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Allysa has 2,554 recorded births among girls since 1972, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2018.
- 2,554 total births
- 1972–2018 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,554 girls have been named Allysa since 1972, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2018.
- 2,554
- total births
- 1972–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Allysa was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
150 babies were named Allysa in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Allysa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Allysa splits its recorded history at 1996: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1998 peak of 150 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Allysa at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Allysa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2018
- Peak year (1998)
- 150
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Allysa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Allysa's strongest decade.
1,179 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Allysa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 48
1970s
48 births
- 1980s 328
1980s
328 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,179 births
- 2000s
2000s
788 births
- 2010s 211
2010s
211 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,179 births (46% of all-time use).
How Allysa compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Allysa's total volume
Allysa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Allysa by state
Where Allysa concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 301 | 11.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 188 | 7.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 102 | 4.0% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 72 | 2.8% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 61 | 2.4% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 55 | 2.2% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 46 | 1.8% |
| #8 | Florida | | 45 | 1.8% |
California share of Allysa's total US births 11.8%
Even split
301 of 2,554 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 20 reporting states.
Allysa appears in 20 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Allysa? ▼
2,554 babies have been named Allysa since 1972. It was last recorded in 2018. The peak year was 1998 with 150 births.
When was Allysa most popular? ▼
Allysa was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,179 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Allysa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Allysa are California (301 births), Texas (188 births), New York (102 births).
How long has the name Allysa been used? ▼
Records for Allysa go back to 1972, giving 47 years of history through 2018.
What names are similar to Allysa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Allison, Allyson, Allie, Ally, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Allysa's data
- Allysa's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,179 total births); usage has since declined to 211 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Allysas (301 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Allysa
Nearby Names Like Allysa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Allysa
Allison Girl
#99 319,119 births
Allyson Girl
#917 53,758 births
Allie Girl
#554 53,251 births
Ally Girl
#1878 10,230 births
Allene Girl
8,762 births
Compare Allysa side by side: Allysa vs Allison Allysa vs Allyson Allysa vs Allie
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Allysa: Baby Name Since 1972 - 2,554 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/allysa. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Allysa draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.