Alson
Every Alson since 1888 — 526 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alson
Alson is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1888, 526 American babies have been named Alson. Its peak came in 1926, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 10 | #7,797 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #12,450 |
| 2021 | 6 | #10,865 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,133 |
| 2019 | 7 | #9,811 |
| 2018 | 8 | #8,859 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #8,868 |
| 2015 | 8 | #8,781 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 7 | #9,758 |
| 2011 | 7 | #9,648 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #12,573 |
| 2008 | 5 | #12,630 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12,448 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #9,623 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #10,630 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,210 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #3,942 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #3,346 |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,142 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,398 |
| 1930 | 11 | #2,448 |
| 1925 | 9 | #2,939 |
| 1920 | 11 | #2,606 |
| 1915 | 15 | #1,879 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alson in 2025?
Alson did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Alson?
526 babies have been named Alson in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alson most popular?
Alson peaked in 1926, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Alson a boy or girl name?
Alson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alson rising or falling?
Alson is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.