Girl

Alison

AL-uh-sun

Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↓ Falling

✦ Meaning

“English form of Alys, derived from Germanic 'Adalheidis' (noble natured). A 1970s-80s staple with friendly accessibility and literary associations.”

Popularity Over Time

Alison US popularity rank over timeRank 3337 in 1920 to rank 96 in 1986. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#96#1717#33371905192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #465 in the United States.

Origin

GermanicOld English

Syllables

3

Nicknames

AliAllieAlly

Style

ClassicTimelessElegant

Famous Bearers

  • Alison Janney (actress)
  • Alison Moyet (singer)

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Vintage Revival →

Similar Names

Alice

Germanic Top 100

Allison

Germanic Top 100

Beatrice

Latin Beautiful But Not Top 100

Agnes

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Sibling Name Ideas

Beatrice

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Clara

Latin Top 100

Imogen

Celtic Rare & Uncommon

Felix

Latin Beautiful But Not Top 100

Alistair

Greek Beautiful But Not Top 100

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People Also Ask

English form of Alys, derived from Germanic 'Adalheidis' (noble natured). A 1970s-80s staple with friendly accessibility and literary associations.

Alison is currently ranked #465 in the United States. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.

Popular nicknames for Alison include Ali, Allie, Ally.

Names that pair beautifully with Alison include Beatrice, Clara, Imogen, Felix, Alistair.