Declining since 2019.
Popularity of Alson since 1888
Babies named Alson per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Alson's real moment was 1888.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 104 |
| 1920s | 104 |
| 1930s | 78 |
| 1940s | 53 |
| 1950s | 52 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Alson is a rare masculine given name in the United States, with first recorded usage in 1888. It has never achieved wide popularity and does not appear in the top 1,000 names for any year. The name's peak year was 1888, the same year it first appeared, after which its usage declined. Since 2019, the name has been on a falling trajectory, with no records of top states or notable bearers. Alson likely emerged as a variant of Alston or a modern coinage, reflecting a pattern of creating names with familiar sounds rather than deep historical roots. Despite its obscurity, Alson offers a distinctive choice for parents drawn to uncommon names.
Alson is a rare given name with no clear historical etymology. It may be a modern variant of Alston, which itself is derived from an English surname meaning 'Aelf's stone' or 'temple stone.' Alternatively, it could be a respelling or blend of names like Alvin or Alan. The name first appeared in U.S. records in the late 19th century but has never gained widespread use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Sonny
Variants: Alston, Alsonn
Sibling names for Alson
Names that share Alson's style, for a brother or sister.
