Allison
Allison is of Norman French origin, derived from Alice, meaning "noble" or "of noble kind." The name gained popularity as both a surname and given name, eventually becoming a beloved classic in English-speaking countries.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,541. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 5,472
- 2012: 5,428
- 2013: 5,446
- 2014: 5,476
- 2015: 5,356
- 2016: 4,786
- 2017: 4,037
- 2018: 3,694
- 2019: 3,440
- 2020: 3,161
- 2021: 3,140
- 2022: 2,714
- 2023: 2,650
- 2024: 2,631
- 2025: 2,564
- 2026 (projected): 2,541
Good to Know
- •Can be spelled multiple ways (Alison, Alyson, Allyson), so parents should be prepared to clarify spelling
- •Easy to pronounce across most languages and cultures
- •Nickname-friendly with several cute options
- •Professional-sounding yet approachable for all ages
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
319,119
Total births since 1880
1994
Peak year
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