Alson
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 182 babies have been named Alson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alson is past its peak , currently ranked #8,848 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,848
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Alson
Alson is a boy name .
Alson is currently ranked #8,848 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alson include Als, Aly, Alie, and Alskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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