Girl

Allison

AL-uh-sun

Top 100 → Stable

✦ Meaning

“Extended spelling of Alison with Germanic roots in 'Adalheidis' (noble natured). Popular variant that adds formality while maintaining approachable charm.”

Popularity Over Time

Allison US popularity rank over timeRank 2819 in 1913 to rank 30 in 2009. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#30#1425#2819190819401960198020002024

Currently ranked #99 in the United States.

Origin

GermanicOld English

Syllables

3

Nicknames

AllieAllyAlli

Style

ClassicTimelessStrong

Famous Bearers

  • Allison Janney (actress)
  • Allison Mack (actress)

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Vintage Revival →

Similar Names

Alison

Germanic Beautiful But Not Top 100

Alice

Germanic Top 100

Beatrice

Latin Beautiful But Not Top 100

Clara

Latin Top 100

Sibling Name Ideas

Beatrice

Latin Beautiful But Not Top 100

Clara

Latin Top 100

Simone

French Rare & Uncommon

Felix

Latin Beautiful But Not Top 100

Alexander

Greek Top 50

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People Also Ask

Extended spelling of Alison with Germanic roots in 'Adalheidis' (noble natured). Popular variant that adds formality while maintaining approachable charm.

Allison is currently ranked #99 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.

Popular nicknames for Allison include Allie, Ally, Alli.

Names that pair beautifully with Allison include Beatrice, Clara, Simone, Felix, Alexander.