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How Many People Are Named Alyssa?
Estimated people named Alyssa living in the U.S. today
306,264
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 314,344
- Peak year: 1999 (14,050 births)
- Estimated living today: 306,264
Alyssa by age group — who carries the name today?
Alyssa popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Alyssa
Alyssa has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 314,344 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 306,264 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,116 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Alyssas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Alyssa in the US?
An estimated 306,264 people named Alyssa are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Alyssa uncommon — about 1 in 1,116 Americans.
Is Alyssa a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Alyssa is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Alyssa most popular?
Alyssa peaked in 1999, when 14,050 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Alyssa?
Alyssa ranks #162 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 36 out of 100 (higher means rarer).