Alyssa Vinson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alyssa Vinson — noble
48K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alyssa Vinson is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Alyssa is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Alyssa is a feminine given name with multiple origins. Alysa is an alternative spelling. As used in Western countries, the name is usually derived from the name of the flower alyssum. The name of the flower derives from the Greek ἀ- a- ("not") and λύσσα lyssa ("mania, rabies"); the flower was formerly thought to cure skin diseases. It shares many variants in common with the name Alice and is occasionally considered a form of that name as well. Other equivalents of Alice include Alisa and Alissa. The surname Vinson: Amber Vinson, U.S. nurse who as a victim in the U.S. of the 2014 West African Ebola outbreak Auguste Vinson, French physician Carl Vinson, American politician Carson Vinson (born 2001), American football player Carol Vinson, Australian footballer Charlie Vinson, American baseball player Clarence Vinson, American boxer Corey Vinson, American basketball coach and player Eddie Vinson, American musician Fernandus Vinson, American football player Fred M. Alyssa is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 48K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Alyssa reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Alyssa

Meaning: noble

Greek

Alyssa is a feminine given name with multiple origins. Alysa is an alternative spelling. As used in Western countries, the name is usually derived from the name of the flower alyssum. The name of the flower derives from the Greek ἀ- a- ("not") and λύσσα lyssa ("mania, rabies"); the flower was formerly thought to cure skin diseases. It shares many variants in common with the name Alice and is occasionally considered a form of that name as well. Other equivalents of Alice include Alisa and Alissa.

Surname: Vinson

French

Amber Vinson, U.S. nurse who as a victim in the U.S. of the 2014 West African Ebola outbreak Auguste Vinson, French physician Carl Vinson, American politician Carson Vinson (born 2001), American football player Carol Vinson, Australian footballer Charlie Vinson, American baseball player Clarence Vinson, American boxer Corey Vinson, American basketball coach and player Eddie Vinson, American musician Fernandus Vinson, American football player Fred M.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Alyssa is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 29%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Alyssa by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Alyssa Vinson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Alyssa Vinson:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Alyssa?
The first name Alyssa originates from Greek. Alyssa is a feminine given name with multiple origins. Alysa is an alternative spelling. As used in Western countries, the name is usually derived from the name of the flower alyssum. The name of the flower derives from the Greek ἀ- a- ("not") and λύσσα lyssa ("mania, rabies"); the flower was formerly thought to cure skin diseases. It shares many variants in common with the name Alice and is occasionally considered a form of that name as well. Other equivalents of Alice include Alisa and Alissa.
When was Alyssa most popular?
The name Alyssa reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Vinson?
The surname Vinson originates from French. Amber Vinson, U.S. nurse who as a victim in the U.S. of the 2014 West African Ebola outbreak Auguste Vinson, French physician Carl Vinson, American politician Carson Vinson (born 2001), American football player Carol Vinson, Australian footballer Charlie Vinson, American baseball player Clarence Vinson, American boxer Corey Vinson, American basketball coach and player Eddie Vinson, American musician Fernandus Vinson, American football player Fred M.
What are the origins of the name Alyssa Vinson?
The name Alyssa Vinson combines two different traditions: the first name Alyssa has Greek roots, while the surname Vinson originates from French.
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