Allison
English girl's name meaning “noble”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- noble
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 7
- US rank (2023)
- #100
- Born in 2023
- 2,646
Meaning & origin
Allison began as a medieval diminutive of Alice, from the Germanic for 'noble'.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Allison ranked #100 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 2,646 US girls were given the name Allison.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #32 in 2008
“Unranked” means Allison was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Variants
Alison, Allyson
Nicknames
Ally, Alli
Allison: frequently asked questions
What does the name Allison mean?
Allison is a English name meaning "noble". Allison began as a medieval diminutive of Alice, from the Germanic for 'noble'.
Where does the name Allison come from?
Allison is of English origin. Allison began as a medieval diminutive of Alice, from the Germanic for 'noble'.
Is Allison a boy or a girl name?
Allison is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Allison?
In 2023, 2,646 US girls were given the name Allison.
Is Allison a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Allison ranked #100 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Allison?
Common nicknames for Allison include Ally, Alli.