Alyson

Meaning of Alyson

Alyson is a variation of the name Alice. It means 'noble' or 'of noble kind'.

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

Popularity of Alyson

After ranking as high as #444 in 2003, Alyson has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Alyson

• Alyson Hannigan
  Actress, known for 'Buffy' and 'How I Met Your Mother'
• Alyson Stoner
  Singer, dancer, and actress
• Alyson Michalka
  Singer and actress
• Alyson Reed
  Actress and dancer
• Alyson Noel
  Young adult fiction author

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Questions about the name Alyson

What does the name Alyson mean?

Alyson means alyson is a variation of the name alice. it means 'noble' or 'of noble kind', and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Alyson?

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

When was Alyson most popular?

Alyson peaked at #444 in 2003.