Holding steady.
Popularity of Alanson since 1912
Babies named Alanson per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Alanson's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 41 |
| 1920s | 68 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 24 |
| 1950s | 37 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Alanson is a rare patronymic name that has never cracked the U.S. top 1000, maintaining a stable presence since its first recorded year in 1912. Its peak year was also 1912, suggesting a brief moment of early interest before settling into steady obscurity. The name likely appealed to New England families who favored traditional surnames as first names. With a one-in-N statistic that cannot be calculated due to its extreme rarity, Alanson remains a distinctive choice for those seeking a name with old-fashioned charm and a clear family tradition.
Alanson is a patronymic surname turned given name, meaning 'son of Alan'. The root name Alan is of uncertain origin, possibly from a Celtic word meaning 'handsome' or 'harmony'. It emerged in use as a first name in 19th-century America, particularly in New England.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Alan, Lanny, Sonny
Variants: Allanson
Sibling names for Alanson
Names that share Alanson's style, for a brother or sister.
