Alison: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A name meaning noble and truthful.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #436
- Peak
- #96 in 1986
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Alison Means
Alison is a girl name of English origin. A name meaning noble and truthful.
How Popular Alison Is
Alison currently ranks #436 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #96 in 1986. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Alison
- Alison broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #96 in 1986.
- Alison has been a top 100 name across 167+ years of American history.
- Alison is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Alison
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Alison
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Questions About Alison
What does Alison mean?
Alison is a girl name of English origin. A name meaning noble and truthful.
How popular is Alison?
Alison currently ranks #436 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #96 in 1986. It has held steady.
Where does Alison come from?
Alison comes from English roots. Alison broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #96 in 1986.
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