Alison Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationAL-ih-sun / ˈælɪsənOld French; English
Meaning
Noble; of noble birth
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Alison is derived from the Old French name 'Alicia,' which is a diminutive of 'Alice.' It became popular in England during the Middle Ages. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures and has maintained a consistent presence in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Alison has experienced fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ally
- Allie
- Alyson
International Variants
- Alicia (Spanish)
- Alessandra (Italian)
- Alison (Scottish)
Famous people named Alison
Alison Krauss is an American bluegrass-country singer and musician known for her work with the band Union Station.
Alison Brie is an American actress and producer recognized for her roles in 'Mad Men' and 'Community.'.
Alison Bechdel is an American cartoonist known for her graphic memoir 'Fun Home,' which won the Tony Award for Best Musical.
Alison Moyet is an English singer-songwriter famous for her work in the synth-pop duo Yazoo and her successful solo career.
Fictional characters named Alison
Alison DiLaurentis is a central character in the television series 'Pretty Little Liars,' known for her mysterious and manipulative nature.
Alison Hendrix is a character in the series 'Orphan Black,' portrayed as one of the clones with a suburban lifestyle.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alison was first seen in the United States in 1905. Alison has ranked as high as #196 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Alison has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alison (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 118 | |
| CA | 105 | |
| NY | 54 | |
| FL | 46 | |
| GA | 25 | |
| AZ | 22 | |
| NJ | 21 | |
| IL | 20 | |
| NC | 20 | |
| CO | 14 | |
| MD | 14 | |
| PA | 13 | |
| MA | 12 | |
| OH | 12 | |
| VA | 11 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 12 |
| 1914 | 22 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1916 | 15 |
| 1917 | 20 |
| 1918 | 18 |
| 1919 | 17 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 19 |
| 1922 | 21 |
| 1923 | 22 |
| 1924 | 23 |
| 1925 | 14 |
| 1926 | 22 |
| 1927 | 25 |
| 1928 | 28 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 24 |
| 1931 | 21 |
| 1932 | 35 |
| 1933 | 26 |
| 1934 | 50 |
| 1935 | 35 |
| 1936 | 51 |
| 1937 | 38 |
| 1938 | 43 |
| 1939 | 44 |
| 1940 | 42 |
| 1941 | 35 |
| 1942 | 78 |
| 1943 | 67 |
| 1944 | 77 |
| 1945 | 120 |
| 1946 | 214 |
| 1947 | 233 |
| 1948 | 268 |
| 1949 | 316 |
| 1950 | 353 |
| 1951 | 418 |
| 1952 | 440 |
| 1953 | 492 |
| 1954 | 619 |
| 1955 | 545 |
| 1956 | 592 |
| 1957 | 567 |
| 1958 | 993 |
| 1959 | 1,197 |
| 1960 | 1,267 |
| 1961 | 1,409 |
| 1962 | 1,422 |
| 1963 | 1,388 |
| 1964 | 1,451 |
| 1965 | 1,461 |
| 1966 | 959 |
| 1967 | 895 |
| 1968 | 904 |
| 1969 | 1,077 |
| 1970 | 1,764 |
| 1971 | 2,210 |
| 1972 | 1,808 |
| 1973 | 1,928 |
| 1974 | 2,079 |
| 1975 | 2,267 |
| 1976 | 2,273 |
| 1977 | 2,372 |
| 1978 | 2,433 |
| 1979 | 2,938 |
| 1980 | 2,980 |
| 1981 | 2,704 |
| 1982 | 2,726 |
| 1983 | 2,491 |
| 1984 | 2,512 |
| 1985 | 2,829 |
| 1986 | 2,975 |
| 1987 | 2,771 |
| 1988 | 2,540 |
| 1989 | 2,489 |
| 1990 | 2,363 |
| 1991 | 2,153 |
| 1992 | 2,065 |
| 1993 | 2,241 |
| 1994 | 2,121 |
| 1995 | 1,952 |
| 1996 | 1,901 |
| 1997 | 1,763 |
| 1998 | 1,642 |
| 1999 | 1,527 |
| 2000 | 1,381 |
| 2001 | 1,360 |
| 2002 | 1,361 |
| 2003 | 1,413 |
| 2004 | 1,433 |
| 2005 | 1,256 |
| 2006 | 1,217 |
| 2007 | 1,170 |
| 2008 | 1,247 |
| 2009 | 1,448 |
| 2010 | 1,219 |
| 2011 | 1,272 |
| 2012 | 1,184 |
| 2013 | 1,072 |
| 2014 | 1,118 |
| 2015 | 967 |
| 2016 | 973 |
| 2017 | 816 |
| 2018 | 770 |
| 2019 | 758 |
| 2020 | 699 |
| 2021 | 658 |
| 2022 | 692 |
| 2023 | 653 |
| 2024 | 673 |