Allison Girl

Popularity: #100 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AL-ih-sun /ˈælɪsən/

Origin: English; French

Meaning: Noble; of noble birth

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Allison has its roots in the Old French name "Alicien," which is derived from the Germanic name "Adalheidis," meaning "noble kind" or "of noble birth." The name entered the English language through the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, where it was adapted into various forms, including "Alison" and "Allison." Over time, the name evolved in spelling and pronunciation, with "Allison" becoming a common variant in English-speaking countries by the late Middle Ages. Historically, the name Allison has been associated with notable figures and texts.

In the 12th century, the name appeared in the works of medieval literature, often linked to characters of noble lineage. One significant milestone in its historical journey is its inclusion in Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" in the 14th century, where it reflects the social dynamics of the time.

Additionally, the name has been borne by various saints, contributing to its religious and cultural significance throughout the centuries. Culturally, Allison has been embraced in various traditions and has often been associated with qualities of nobility and grace.

The name has also seen variations and diminutives, such as "Ally" or "Allie," which have been used affectionately in different contexts. The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its melodic sound and the positive connotations of nobility and heritage, making it a favored choice in literature and among families seeking to honor their lineage.

Famous people named Allison

In this section, you will find notable people named Allison. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Allison who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Allison who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Allison Janney is an actress best known for The West Wing, Mom, and I, Tonya.

Allison Williams is an actress and producer best known for Girls, Get Out, and A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Allison Krauss is a musician best known for her work with Union Station, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and Raising Sand.

Fictional characters named Allison

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Allison Reynolds is a fictional character from the film The Breakfast Club. She is a socially awkward girl who learns to express herself and connect with others during Saturday detention.

Allison Hargreeves is a fictional character from the comic series and Netflix show The Umbrella Academy. They are a member of the Hargreeves siblings with the ability to manipulate time and space.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Allison, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MadisonKaitlynEmilyJessicaSamanthaVictoria

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Allison. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AlyssaElenaNatalieAmeliaIsabelleCassandraLillianMegan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Allison was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Allison has ranked as high as #81 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Allison has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Allison is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Allison was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Allison.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,570 6 2,564
2024 2,639 8 2,631
2023 2,650 0 2,650
2022 2,720 6 2,714
2021 3,146 6 3,140
2020 3,167 6 3,161
2019 3,445 5 3,440
2018 3,702 8 3,694
2017 4,037 0 4,037
2016 4,791 5 4,786
2015 5,366 10 5,356
2014 5,485 9 5,476
2013 5,458 12 5,446
2012 5,436 8 5,428
2011 5,482 10 5,472
2010 5,877 9 5,868
2009 6,591 10 6,581
2008 6,260 19 6,241
2007 5,459 5 5,454
2006 5,570 6 5,564
2005 5,647 13 5,634
2004 5,897 24 5,873
2003 5,860 10 5,850
2002 6,255 16 6,239
2001 6,234 19 6,215
2000 6,324 9 6,315
1999 7,036 10 7,026
1998 7,869 8 7,861
1997 7,283 9 7,274
1996 7,466 11 7,455
1995 8,147 21 8,126
1994 8,163 13 8,150
1993 7,745 16 7,729
1992 6,923 20 6,903
1991 6,788 15 6,773
1990 7,160 24 7,136
1989 7,314 32 7,282
1988 7,181 36 7,145
1987 7,370 29 7,341
1986 7,622 47 7,575
1985 7,055 27 7,028
1984 6,067 26 6,041
1983 4,998 25 4,973
1982 5,200 30 5,170
1981 4,939 35 4,904
1980 4,896 28 4,868
1979 4,431 25 4,406
1978 3,889 25 3,864
1977 4,231 26 4,205
1976 4,061 33 4,028
1975 3,367 20 3,347
1974 2,985 26 2,959
1973 2,925 21 2,904
1972 2,818 21 2,797
1971 3,046 28 3,018
1970 2,657 27 2,630
1969 1,674 23 1,651
1968 1,565 29 1,536
1967 1,490 38 1,452
1966 1,802 34 1,768
1965 3,079 35 3,044
1964 2,129 52 2,077
1963 1,476 42 1,434
1962 1,361 48 1,313
1961 1,230 48 1,182
1960 1,122 54 1,068
1959 1,169 45 1,124
1958 1,033 46 987
1957 503 38 465
1956 423 21 402
1955 376 36 340
1954 332 42 290
1953 315 34 281
1952 298 43 255
1951 291 39 252
1950 196 39 157
1949 181 37 144
1948 164 34 130
1947 149 47 102
1946 133 48 85
1945 83 36 47
1944 86 41 45
1943 72 34 38
1942 75 41 34
1941 63 32 31
1940 58 34 24
1939 61 33 28
1938 60 33 27
1937 70 45 25
1936 77 47 30
1935 76 45 31
1934 75 49 26
1933 55 40 15
1932 62 41 21
1931 58 42 16
1930 65 48 17
1929 61 48 13
1928 80 58 22
1927 95 70 25
1926 108 71 37
1925 86 68 18
1924 89 71 18
1923 72 51 21
1922 74 56 18
1921 92 60 32
1920 80 57 23
1919 71 52 19
1918 84 54 30
1917 87 72 15
1916 91 67 24
1915 61 48 13
1914 60 49 11
1913 38 31 7
1912 37 25 12
1911 31 22 9
1910 16 11 5
1909 9 9 0
1908 14 8 6
1907 13 13 0
1906 8 8 0
1905 7 7 0
1904 6 6 0
1903 12 12 0
1902 9 9 0
1901 7 7 0
1900 9 9 0
1899 7 7 0
1898 7 7 0
1897 6 6 0
1896 18 18 0
1895 8 8 0
1894 6 6 0
1892 8 8 0
1891 9 9 0
1890 11 11 0
1889 7 7 0
1888 5 5 0
1886 5 5 0
1885 10 10 0
1884 7 7 0
1883 12 12 0
1882 9 9 0
1881 9 9 0
1880 6 6 0

Top States for Allison (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 429
16%
CA 348
13%
FL 211
8%
NY 117
4%
GA 99
4%
NC 87
3%
IL 78
3%
TN 73
3%
VA 70
3%
NJ 69
3%
PA 69
3%
AZ 65
2%
OH 64
2%
WA 53
2%
CO 49
2%
IN 47
2%
MI 46
2%
MO 46
2%
MD 44
2%
WI 40
2%
KY 39
1%
MA 37
1%
AL 36
1%
MN 33
1%
OK 31
1%
SC 29
1%
KS 29
1%
UT 26
1%
OR 26
1%
LA 25
1%
IA 21
1%
NM 21
1%
NE 20
1%
AR 20
1%
NV 18
1%
MS 14
1%
CT 12
0%
WV 11
0%
ID 10
0%
AK 8
0%
ME 7
0%
MT 6
0%
ND 6
0%
SD 5
0%
NH 5
0%
DC 5
0%
DE 5
0%
HI 5
0%