Allison: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Meaning noble and kind, a name that balances strength with warmth.
- Origin
- Germanic
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #90
- Peak
- #33 in 2004
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Allison Means
Allison is a girl name of Germanic origin. Meaning noble and kind, a name that balances strength with warmth.
How Popular Allison Is
Allison currently ranks #90 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #33 in 2004. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Allison
- Originally a medieval French diminutive of Alice.
- Elvis Costello's song 'Alison' (different spelling) is a rock classic.
- The Allison spelling is the most popular in the US, while Alison dominates in the UK.
Names Like Allison
Other Germanic names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Allison
Germanic names that pair well as a brother or sister to Allison.
Questions About Allison
What does Allison mean?
Allison is a girl name of Germanic origin. Meaning noble and kind, a name that balances strength with warmth.
How popular is Allison?
Allison currently ranks #90 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #33 in 2004. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Allison come from?
Allison comes from Germanic roots. Originally a medieval French diminutive of Alice.
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