Allison Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Allison was made popular in medieval England by the Norman-French after the Conquest of 1066โ€‹

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A Deep Dive

Allison Overview

Meaning

Noble, kind, exalted

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Scottish, English, German

Etymology

Originated from the Norman French diminutive of Alice. Over time, it evolved into a standalone name.

Pronunciation

/หˆรฆl.ษช.sษ™n/

Popularity

The name consistently appears on international name charts. Despite changing trends, Allison has stayed within the Top 100 girlsโ€™ names in the U.S. for several decades.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Classic, Traditional, Popular

Associated Traits

Creative, loyal, nurturing, determined, ambitious

Name Day

April 3 (Germany)
A Deep Dive

Allison Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Alison, Alisson, Allyson, Alyson, Alicen

Common Nicknames

Allie, Alli, Al, Aly, Lissie

Diminutives

Ali, Ally, Elsie, Lisa, Lizzie

Famous People

  • Allison Janney
    (American Actress)
  • Allison Stokke
    (American Pole Vaulter)
  • Allison Iraheta
    (American Singer)
  • Allison Harvard
    (American Model)
  • Allison Mack
    (American Actress)
  • Allison Schmitt
    (American Olympic Swimmer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Allison Reynolds
    ("The Breakfast Club," Film)
  • "Allison's Wonderland"
    (Novel by Allison Burnett)
  • Allison Argent
    ("Teen Wolf," TV Series)
  • "Allison Road"
    (Song by Gin Blossoms)
  • Allison Cameron
    ("House," TV Series)

Places

  • Allison Park
    (Pennsylvania, USA)
  • Allison Island
    (Florida, USA)
  • Allison Pass
    (British Columbia, Canada)
  • Allison Hill
    (Pennsylvania, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Allison?

Allison means โ€œnobleโ€ or โ€œof noble birth.โ€ Those with this name are often seen as graceful and poised, carrying a sense of elegance and dignity.

What Is the Origin of The Name Allison?

The name Allison has French origins, derived from the Old French name โ€œAlis,โ€ which is a diminutive of โ€œAlice.โ€ It was originally a medieval Norman French diminutive form of Alice, introduced to England in the 12th century.

Allison Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Allison in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#822021#1012022#1002023
Top 3 Rankings#302009#322008#341994

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Allison

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023100
(+1 from 2022)
2641
(-65 from 2022)
0.15098
2022101
(-19 from 2021)
2706
(-432 from 2021)
0.15091
202182
(-2 from 2020)
3138
(-21 from 2020)
0.17515
202080
(-3 from 2019)
3159
(-280 from 2019)
0.17871
201977
(-7 from 2018)
3439
(-253 from 2018)
0.18742
201870
(-9 from 2017)
3692
(-343 from 2017)
0.19853
201761
(-11 from 2016)
4035
(-747 from 2016)
0.21359
201650
(-11 from 2015)
4782
(-573 from 2015)
0.24702
201539
No change from 2014
5355
(-120 from 2014)
0.27449
201439
(-5 from 2013)
5475
(+30 from 2013)
0.27986
201334
(+4 from 2012)
5445
(+18 from 2012)
0.28246
201238
(+2 from 2011)
5427
(-44 from 2011)
0.27982
201140
(-2 from 2010)
5471
(-396 from 2010)
0.28235
201038
(-8 from 2009)
5867
(-714 from 2009)
0.29923
200930
(+2 from 2008)
6581
(+340 from 2008)
0.32497
200832
(+14 from 2007)
6241
(+787 from 2007)
0.29963
200746
(+1 from 2006)
5454
(-110 from 2006)
0.25769
200647
(-2 from 2005)
5564
(-70 from 2005)
0.26615
200545
(-5 from 2004)
5634
(-239 from 2004)
0.27760
200440
(+6 from 2003)
5873
(+23 from 2003)
0.29106
200346
(-2 from 2002)
5850
(-389 from 2002)
0.29156
200244
No change from 2001
6239
(+26 from 2001)
0.31590
200144
No change from 2000
6213
(-102 from 2000)
0.31364
200044
(-4 from 1999)
6315
(-710 from 1999)
0.31642
199940
(-2 from 1998)
7025
(-836 from 1998)
0.36085
199838
(+1 from 1997)
7861
(+587 from 1997)
0.40552
199739
(-1 from 1996)
7274
(-180 from 1996)
0.38099
199638
(-4 from 1995)
7454
(-672 from 1995)
0.38879
199534
No change from 1994
8126
(-24 from 1994)
0.42289
199434
(+7 from 1993)
8150
(+421 from 1993)
0.41808
199341
(+7 from 1992)
7729
(+827 from 1992)
0.39203
199248
(+2 from 1991)
6902
(+129 from 1991)
0.34430
199150
(-2 from 1990)
6773
(-360 from 1990)
0.33308
199048
(-2 from 1989)
7133
(-152 from 1989)
0.34721
198946
No change from 1988
7285
(+141 from 1988)
0.36568
198846
(-2 from 1987)
7144
(-196 from 1987)
0.37148
198744
(-2 from 1986)
7340
(-234 from 1986)
0.39163
198642
(+4 from 1985)
7574
(+545 from 1985)
0.41041
198546
(+5 from 1984)
7029
(+989 from 1984)
0.38070
198451
(+8 from 1983)
6040
(+1067 from 1983)
0.33494
198359
(-1 from 1982)
4973
(-198 from 1982)
0.27787
198258
(-1 from 1981)
5171
(+267 from 1981)
0.28502
198157
(+2 from 1980)
4904
(+35 from 1980)
0.27419
198059
(+11 from 1979)
4869
(+461 from 1979)
0.27344
197970
(+5 from 1978)
4408
(+544 from 1978)
0.25579
197875
(-9 from 1977)
3864
(-341 from 1977)
0.23505
197766
(+1 from 1976)
4205
(+177 from 1976)
0.25562
197667
(+22 from 1975)
4028
(+681 from 1975)
0.25625
197589
(+10 from 1974)
3347
(+388 from 1974)
0.21443
197499
(+6 from 1973)
2959
(+55 from 1973)
0.18892
1973105
(+10 from 1972)
2904
(+107 from 1972)
0.18686
1972115
(+4 from 1971)
2797
(-221 from 1971)
0.17345
1971119
(+14 from 1970)
3018
(+388 from 1970)
0.17220
1970133
(+61 from 1969)
2630
(+979 from 1969)
0.14357
1969194
(+8 from 1968)
1651
(+115 from 1968)
0.09366
1968202
(+7 from 1967)
1536
(+84 from 1967)
0.08984
1967209
(-25 from 1966)
1452
(-316 from 1966)
0.08457
1966184
(-56 from 1965)
1768
(-1276 from 1965)
0.10070
1965128
(+53 from 1964)
3044
(+967 from 1964)
0.16657
1964181
(+48 from 1963)
2077
(+642 from 1963)
0.10611
1963229
(+12 from 1962)
1435
(+123 from 1962)
0.07218
1962241
(+19 from 1961)
1312
(+130 from 1961)
0.06473
1961260
(+17 from 1960)
1182
(+114 from 1960)
0.05691
1960277
(-13 from 1959)
1068
(-56 from 1959)
0.05135
1959264
(+20 from 1958)
1124
(+137 from 1958)
0.05407
1958284
(+151 from 1957)
987
(+522 from 1957)
0.04778
1957435
(+27 from 1956)
465
(+63 from 1956)
0.02216
1956462
(+34 from 1955)
402
(+61 from 1955)
0.01952
1955496
(+25 from 1954)
341
(+51 from 1954)
0.01701
1954521
(-9 from 1953)
290
(+9 from 1953)
0.01457
1953512
(+22 from 1952)
281
(+26 from 1952)
0.01456
1952534
(-10 from 1951)
255
(+3 from 1951)
0.01341
1951524
(+157 from 1950)
252
(+95 from 1950)
0.01364
1950681
(+24 from 1949)
157
(+13 from 1949)
0.00893
1949705
(+36 from 1948)
144
(+14 from 1948)
0.00820
1948741
(+129 from 1947)
130
(+28 from 1947)
0.00746
1947870
(+38 from 1946)
102
(+17 from 1946)
0.00561
1946908
(+234 from 1945)
85
(+38 from 1945)
0.00527
19451142
(+33 from 1944)
47
(+2 from 1944)
0.00349
19441175
(+152 from 1943)
45
(+7 from 1943)
0.00329
19431327
(+60 from 1942)
38
(+4 from 1942)
0.00265
19421387
(-4 from 1941)
34
(+3 from 1941)
0.00245
19411383
(+208 from 1940)
31
(+7 from 1940)
0.00249
19401591
(-190 from 1939)
24
(-4 from 1939)
0.00203
19391401
(+36 from 1938)
28
(+1 from 1938)
0.00247
19381437
(+57 from 1937)
27
(+2 from 1937)
0.00237
19371494
(-173 from 1936)
25
(-5 from 1936)
0.00227
19361321
(-14 from 1935)
30
(-1 from 1935)
0.00278
19351307
(+133 from 1934)
31
(+5 from 1934)
0.00285
19341440
(+612 from 1933)
26
(+11 from 1933)
0.00240
19332052
(-367 from 1932)
15
(-6 from 1932)
0.00143
19321685
(+339 from 1931)
21
(+5 from 1931)
0.00190
19312024
(-1 from 1930)
16
(-1 from 1930)
0.00145
19302023
(+414 from 1929)
17
(+4 from 1929)
0.00146
19292437
(-653 from 1928)
13
(-9 from 1928)
0.00112
19281784
(-115 from 1927)
22
(-3 from 1927)
0.00184
19271669
(-390 from 1926)
25
(-12 from 1926)
0.00202
19261279
(+840 from 1925)
37
(+19 from 1925)
0.00301
19252119
(+18 from 1924)
18
No change from 1924
0.00143
19242137
(-242 from 1923)
18
(-3 from 1923)
0.00139
19231895
(+214 from 1922)
21
(+3 from 1922)
0.00168
19222109
(-672 from 1921)
18
(-14 from 1921)
0.00144
19211437
(+314 from 1920)
32
(+9 from 1920)
0.00250
19201751
(+170 from 1919)
23
(+4 from 1919)
0.00185
19191921
(-510 from 1918)
19
(-11 from 1918)
0.00162
19181411
(+793 from 1917)
30
(+15 from 1917)
0.00250
19172204
(-671 from 1916)
15
(-9 from 1916)
0.00133
19161533
(+722 from 1915)
24
(+11 from 1915)
0.00221
19152255
(-130 from 1914)
13
(+2 from 1914)
0.00127
19142125
(+415 from 1913)
11
(+4 from 1913)
0.00138
19132540
(-920 from 1912)
7
(-5 from 1912)
0.00107
19121620
(+36 from 1911)
12
(+3 from 1911)
0.00205
19111656
(+742 from 1910)
9
(+4 from 1910)
0.00204
19102398
(-536 from 1908)
5
(-1 from 1908)
0.00119
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19081862
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00169
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Allison

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#562021#732022#692023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#392021#542022#492023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#992021#1092022#1282023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1552021#1562022#1352023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#902021#972022#1122023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1372021#1732022#1532023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#632021#712022#662023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1282021#1272022#1862023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#882021#1212022#1042023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#762021#1422022#1182023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#862021#1042022#942023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#702021#1002022#802023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1102021#1162022#1412023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1202021#1762022#2342023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1562021#1432022#1532023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#832021#1052022#952023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1482021#1492022#1902023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#582021#632022#802023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1012021#1572022#2002023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#962021#1112022#1222023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#942021#982022#1252023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2572021#1582022#1122023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1072021#1232022#1182023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2462021#3122022#1822023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1802021#2242022#1992023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1102021#1232022#1342023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#822021#792022#992023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1212021#1522022#1042023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#692021#1012022#712023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1022021#822022#1242023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1462021#1452022#1312023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1332021#2042022#1782023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1162021#972022#1432023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1352021#2412022#972023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1212021#3002022#1702023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1312021#1212022#1482023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#742021#942022#932023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1622019#1862020#1812023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#842020#1482022#1752023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1092019#1292021#1572023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1812019#1932021#1302022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#882021#422022#692023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2182021#952022#722023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2172017#1672019#1992020

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1992020#1662022#2082023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#482021#582022#1262023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1312016#1372017#2142019

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#622021#1572022#1622023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#632018#1532020#922021

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#832011#562013#962014

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#872018#622020#222021

Popularity Rankings for Allison in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#712020#772021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#772021#732022#922023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#841978#911979#851980

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1392019#1512020#1442021

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1521991#1681992#1451993

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2602021#3712022#3162023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2711980#3611982#3181985

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3591998#4562000#3242003

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3862020#3562021#4032022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6212019#9052022#7272023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7112016

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Allison a Name for Boys or Girls?

Allison is widely used for girls. Its long-standing history as a diminutive of Alice gives it a timeless appeal for baby girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Allison

Allison in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Allison Janney (Actress, born 1959): An American actress known for her roles in "The West Wing" and "Mom."
  • Allison Stokke (Pole Vaulter, born 1989): An American pole vaulter and fitness model who became an internet sensation.
  • Allison Iraheta (Singer, born 1992): An American singer who gained fame as a contestant on "American Idol."
  • Allison Harvard (Model, born 1988): An American model and artist who gained fame on "America's Next Top Model."
  • Allison Mack (Actress, born 1982): An American actress known for her role in the TV series "Smallville."
  • Allison Schmitt (Swimmer, born 1990): An American Olympic swimmer with multiple gold medals.
  • Allison Baver (Speed Skater, born 1980): An American short track speed skater who competed in the Olympics.
  • Allison Hayes (Actress, 1930-1977): An American actress best known for her role in the film "Attack of the 50 Foot Woman."
  • Allison Reynolds ("The Breakfast Club," 1985 Film): A quirky and introverted teenager who reveals her true self during detention with her peers.
  • "Allison's Wonderland" (2000 Novel by Allison Burnett): A contemporary novel exploring the life and relationships of a woman named Allison.
  • Allison Argent ("Teen Wolf," 2011 TV Series): A skilled archer and hunter who becomes embroiled in the supernatural world of werewolves.
  • "Allison Road" (Song by Gin Blossoms, 1992): A popular rock song about a journey and reflections along the way.
  • Allison Cameron ("House," 2004 TV Series): A dedicated and empathetic doctor working in Dr. House's diagnostic team.
  • "Allison's Diary" (2016 Horror Game): A survival horror game where players explore the terrifying events documented in a young girl's diary.
  • Allison Blake ("Eureka," 2006 TV Series): The intelligent and resourceful director of Global Dynamics in the quirky town of Eureka.
  • Allison Taylor ("24," 2001 TV Series): The President of the United States during the seventh and eighth seasons of the series, known for her strong leadership.
  • Allison Dubois ("Medium," 2005 TV Series): A psychic medium who uses her abilities to help solve crimes.
  • Allison ("Allison and Lillia," 2008 Anime Series): A brave and adventurous young woman who embarks on thrilling journeys.
  • Allison Park (Pennsylvania, USA): A suburban community in Allegheny County, featuring parks and recreational facilities.
  • Allison Island (Florida, USA): A residential neighborhood in Miami Beach, located on an island in Biscayne Bay.
  • Allison Pass (British Columbia, Canada): A mountain pass in the Cascade Mountains, offering scenic views and hiking trails.
  • Allison Pond (Massachusetts, USA): A small pond in the town of Walpole, popular for fishing and picnicking.
  • Allison Glacier (Alaska, USA): A glacier located in the southeastern part of the state, within the Tongass National Forest.
  • Allison Hill (Pennsylvania, USA): A neighborhood in the city of Harrisburg, with historic homes and diverse communities.
  • Allison Park (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada): A park in the town of Wabush, offering various outdoor activities.

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