Boy nameCurrently #7,757 in the USFalling
Alson
2 syllablesPeak year: 19265 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Alson's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Alson's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Alson |
|---|---|
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1917 | 14 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 15 |
| 1920 | 11 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 19 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 12 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 10 |
Alson through the decades
- Alson peaked in 1926, when 19 babies were named Alson in the US.
- The 1910s were Alson's strongest decade, averaging 12 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2011–2024), use of Alson has risen 31% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Alson currently ranks #7,757 in the US and is cooling off.