How old is someone named Allyssa?
The average Allyssa is 27 years old.
Half of all living Allyssas are between 21 and 33.
When was Allyssa popular?
Allyssa was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 1998, and dropped away. That's why most Allyssas are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 104 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 706 | 690 |
| 1990s | 2,858 | 2,800 |
| 2000s | 2,239 | 2,200 |
| 2010s | 701 | 700 |
| 2020s | 67 | under 100 |
How many Allyssas are still alive?
About 6,600 Allyssas are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 6,700 babies named Allyssa since 1971.
Nearly every Allyssa ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Allyssa?
About half of living Allyssas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 38%
- Gen Z 55%
- Gen Alpha 5%
Is Allyssa an old name?
Not really. Allyssa is younger than 54 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Allyssa a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Allyssas are women.
Names the same age as Allyssa
NAME TWIN
Allyssa's name twin is Katelyn. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Katelyn's age curve is the closest match to Allyssa's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Alyssa (26) · Alissa (32) · Alisa (43) · Alysa (29)
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Questions about the name Allyssa
How old is the average Allyssa?
The average Allyssa in the US is 27 years old. The median is 27, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Allyssa?
About 6,600 Allyssas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,700 babies given the name since 1971.
When was the name Allyssa most popular?
In 1998, when about 350 baby girls were named Allyssa.
Is Allyssa a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 55% of living Allyssas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this