Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Alys
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1920
Peak births
29
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Alys
How many people are named Alys?
An estimated 683 living Americans are named Alys.
How rare is Alys?
Alys is very rare among babies today, with 27 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 6.9% from its 1920 peak.
How old is the typical Alys?
The median age of a living American named Alys is approximately 28 years, with most bearers falling between 10 and 53 years old.
Is Alys still popular?
Yes — Alys is currently rising in popularity, with 27 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.4× higher than the previous decade.
1880Peak 19202025
Peak year
1920
Decline from peak
6.9%
2025
27
All-time
1,359