Declining since 2012, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Allisyn since 1971
Babies named Allisyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 188 |
| 2000s | 331 |
| 2010s | 354 |
| 2020s | 97 |
Meaning & origin
Allisyn is a modern spelling of Alison, which itself is a medieval diminutive of Alice. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1971 and reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking as high as 8860. Since 2012, its usage has been on a steady decline, reflecting a broader trend away from creatively spelled variants of once-common names. Despite its relatively low rank, the name maintains a niche appeal among parents seeking a familiar sound with a distinctive look. As a modern coinage, Allisyn does not have deep historical roots but participates in the tradition of names like Alison that have been used for centuries across English-speaking countries.
Allisyn is a modern respelling of Alison, which originated as a medieval diminutive of Alice. Alice derives from the Old French form of the Germanic name Adalheidis, composed of adal 'noble' and heit 'kind, sort'. The variant spelling with 'yn' reflects a late 20th-century trend toward unique name spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Allie, Ally, Lissy, Syn
Sibling names for Allisyn
Names that share Allisyn's style, for a brother or sister.
