Declining since 1987, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Alysse since 1975
Babies named Alysse per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 337 |
| 1990s | 457 |
| 2000s | 410 |
| 2010s | 232 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Alysse is a modern respelling of Alice, a name with deep historical roots. It first entered U.S. records in 1975, well after the medieval popularity of its root form. Alysse saw its peak year in 1988, during the height of creative spellings for classic names. Since 1987, its usage has been falling, reflecting a broader trend away from ornate vowel spellings. The name never cracked the top 1,000 and has no strong regional association in the U.S., as it has never been concentrated in any particular top states. While Alice remains a classic, Alysse offers a distinctive, streamlined variant that still carries the unmistakable 'noble' meaning.
Alysse is a modern English respelling of Alice, which derives from the Old French name Aalis, itself a diminutive of the Germanic name Adalheidis (from adal 'noble' + heid 'kind, type'). It was introduced to England by the Normans and became a perennial favorite, with many spelling variants emerging over time.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Lissie, Lys, Aly
Sibling names for Alysse
Names that share Alysse's style, for a brother or sister.
