Allison Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAL-ih-sun / /ˈæl.ɪ.sən/English; French
Meaning
Noble; son of the noble
Historical & Cultural Background
Allison is derived from the medieval name Alison, which itself is a diminutive of Alice. The name Alice has roots in Old French and is derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble kind'. Over time, Allison has evolved into a popular name in English-speaking countries. It has been used for both genders, though it is more commonly associated with females.
Trend Summary
Allison has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Allyson
- Alison
International Variants
- Alison (English)
- Allyson (English)
- Alysson (French)
Famous people named Allison
—
Fictional characters named Allison
—
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Allison was first seen in the United States in 1880. Allison has ranked as high as #780 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, California, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Allison has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Allison (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 20 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1881 | 9 |
| 1882 | 9 |
| 1883 | 12 |
| 1884 | 7 |
| 1885 | 10 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1890 | 11 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 8 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1896 | 18 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 7 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1903 | 12 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1907 | 13 |
| 1908 | 8 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 22 |
| 1912 | 25 |
| 1913 | 31 |
| 1914 | 49 |
| 1915 | 48 |
| 1916 | 67 |
| 1917 | 72 |
| 1918 | 54 |
| 1919 | 52 |
| 1920 | 57 |
| 1921 | 60 |
| 1922 | 56 |
| 1923 | 51 |
| 1924 | 71 |
| 1925 | 68 |
| 1926 | 71 |
| 1927 | 70 |
| 1928 | 58 |
| 1929 | 48 |
| 1930 | 48 |
| 1931 | 42 |
| 1932 | 41 |
| 1933 | 40 |
| 1934 | 49 |
| 1935 | 45 |
| 1936 | 47 |
| 1937 | 45 |
| 1938 | 33 |
| 1939 | 33 |
| 1940 | 34 |
| 1941 | 32 |
| 1942 | 41 |
| 1943 | 34 |
| 1944 | 41 |
| 1945 | 36 |
| 1946 | 48 |
| 1947 | 47 |
| 1948 | 34 |
| 1949 | 37 |
| 1950 | 39 |
| 1951 | 39 |
| 1952 | 43 |
| 1953 | 34 |
| 1954 | 42 |
| 1955 | 36 |
| 1956 | 21 |
| 1957 | 38 |
| 1958 | 46 |
| 1959 | 45 |
| 1960 | 54 |
| 1961 | 48 |
| 1962 | 48 |
| 1963 | 42 |
| 1964 | 52 |
| 1965 | 35 |
| 1966 | 34 |
| 1967 | 38 |
| 1968 | 29 |
| 1969 | 23 |
| 1970 | 27 |
| 1971 | 28 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1973 | 21 |
| 1974 | 26 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1976 | 33 |
| 1977 | 26 |
| 1978 | 25 |
| 1979 | 25 |
| 1980 | 28 |
| 1981 | 35 |
| 1982 | 30 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 26 |
| 1985 | 27 |
| 1986 | 47 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 36 |
| 1989 | 32 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2024 | 8 |