US Popularity:250
Origin:Scottish
Other Origin(s):German, French
Meaning:Son of Alan, son of Alexander, Alice's son; Noble
Allison is a gender-neutral baby name of German and Scottish origin. A variation of the name Alison, this baby name means “noble.” In the early 1200s, Allison was a popular surname that took over counties and towns like Berwickshire, Yorkshire, and Durham, meaning "son of Alan," "son of Alexander," or "Alice's son." Allison was also commonly associated with the adorable French nickname Aalis, and English first name Alice. Today, this abundant name has continued to journey across the globe and is found in the United States, Nigeria, and Australia. With a name as traveled as Allison, baby is sure to be both honest and humble.

Famous People Named Allison

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Allison Dubois
    Author
  • Allison Holker
    Dancer
  • Allison Janney
    Actress
  • Allison Williams
    Actress

Allison Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Allison is currently #500 on The Bump
Boy:Allison is currently #361 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Allison is currently #295 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Allison is currently #250 in U.S. births
Boy:Allison is currently #24819 in U.S. births
Girl:Allison is currently #238 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#238
in 2022
- 35
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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