Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Alyssa.
National Rank (2025)
#453
All-Time Peak Rank
#11 (1998)
Total U.S. Births
314,606
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Alyssa Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Alyssa
According to SSA data, Alyssa achieved its highest historical rank of #11 in 1998. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1999 with 14,036 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 79.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 70 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Alyssa scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-79.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record14,036Births in 1999
Years in Top 100
30yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
70Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:98
1960s:1,503
1970s:6,079
1980s:32,952
1990s:115,255
2000s:114,507
2010s:37,935
2020s:6,277
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAly-s-sa
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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