Allyson

Meaning of Allyson

Allyson means 'son of Alan'. It's a feminine form of a name that originally referred to a son of a specific person.

Allyson has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Allyson

After ranking as high as #234 in 2002, Allyson has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Allyson

• Allyson Felix
  Olympic track and field champion
• Allyson Hannigan
  Actress, known for Buffy and How I Met Your Mother
• Allyson Maynard-Reid
  Canadian politician, Member of Parliament
• Allyson Tucker
  American professional basketball player
• Allyson Rowe
  Australian rules footballer

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Questions about the name Allyson

What does the name Allyson mean?

Allyson means allyson means 'son of alan'. it's a feminine form of a name that originally referred to a son of a specific person, and it comes from English origins.

Is Allyson a boy's or a girl's name?

Allyson is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Allyson?

Allyson did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Allyson most popular?

Allyson peaked at #234 in 2002.