Alyssa
Peaked at #11 nationally in 1998, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1950, Alyssa has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Alyssa — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#11
in 1998
Current rank
#399
in 2024
Years tracked
72
1950–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1950, Alyssa reached its peak popularity for girls in 1998, ranking #11 nationally with 13,709 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #76 (2014) to #399 (2024) — a 81% drop.
As of 2024, Alyssa ranks #399 nationally for girls, with 793 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #399 | 793 |
| 2023 | #334 | 929 |
| 2022 | #288 | 1,098 |
| 2021 | #233 | 1,301 |
| 2020 | #199 | 1,471 |
| 2019 | #170 | 1,699 |
| 2018 | #150 | 1,881 |
| 2017 | #133 | 2,241 |
Alyssa — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2247
in 1989
Last ranked
#8826
in 2014
Years tracked
32
1979–2014
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1979, Alyssa reached its peak popularity for boys in 1989, ranking #2247 nationally with 30 babies given the name that year.
Alyssa hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2014, when it stood at #8826.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #8,826 | 8 |
| 2013 | #12,228 | 5 |
| 2011 | #12,374 | 5 |
| 2010 | #9,730 | 7 |
| 2009 | #9,910 | 7 |
| 2008 | #6,085 | 14 |
| 2007 | #5,216 | 17 |
| 2006 | #8,021 | 9 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Alyssa most popular?
Alyssa was most popular in 1998, when it ranked #11 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Alyssa becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Alyssa?
At least 314,344 babies have been recorded with the name Alyssa in the US since 1950, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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