How old is someone named Alysa?
The average Alysa is 29 years old.
Half of all living Alysas are between 21 and 34.
When was Alysa popular?
Alysa had one big moment, peaking in 2001. 57% of the babies ever named Alysa arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 33 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 182 | 160 |
| 1970s | 334 | 310 |
| 1980s | 819 | 790 |
| 1990s | 2,340 | 2,300 |
| 2000s | 2,632 | 2,600 |
| 2010s | 622 | 620 |
| 2020s | 88 | under 100 |
How many Alysas are still alive?
About 6,900 Alysas are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 7,100 babies named Alysa since 1953.
Nearly every Alysa ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Alysa?
About half of living Alysas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 1%
- Gen X 7%
- Millennial 33%
- Gen Z 54%
- Gen Alpha 6%
Is Alysa an old name?
Not really. Alysa is younger than 51 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Alysa a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Alysas are women.
Names the same age as Alysa
NAME TWIN
Alysa's name twin is Jasmin. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jasmin's age curve is the closest match to Alysa's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Alyssa (26) · Alissa (32) · Alisa (43) · Allyssa (27)
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Questions about the name Alysa
How old is the average Alysa?
The average Alysa in the US is 29 years old. The median is 27, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Alysa?
About 6,900 Alysas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,100 babies given the name since 1953.
When was the name Alysa most popular?
In 2001, when about 330 baby girls were named Alysa.
Is Alysa a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 54% of living Alysas 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