Holding steady.
Popularity of Alyssabeth since 1987
Babies named Alyssabeth per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 47 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Alyssabeth first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1987, a rare and modern invention combining two well-loved names: Alyssa and Elizabeth. Its usage peaked in 1999, aligning with the height of Alyssa's popularity in the 1990s. Since then, it has remained extremely uncommon, with no recent rank due to very low counts. The name's trajectory is stable, indicating small but consistent annual use. Despite its rarity, Alyssabeth reflects a creative trend of blending familiar names, and its double heritage gives it flexibility in nicknames. It has never been concentrated in any particular state, appearing sporadically across the country.
Alyssabeth is a modern coinage blending Alyssa (itself derived from the flower name alyssum, from Greek a- 'without' + lyssa 'madness', i.e., 'curing madness' or 'rational') with Elizabeth (from Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath'). The name emerged in the late 20th century as a creative combination, likely influenced by the popularity of both Alyssa and Elizabeth in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aly, Beth, Lissy, Lyssa, Ellie
Variants: Alyssabeth, Alisabeth, Elisabeth
Sibling names for Alyssabeth
Names that share Alyssabeth's style, for a brother or sister.
