gender neutral
Alison
noble kind
About Alison
Reliable and classic, this name has served generations well while maintaining fresh appeal in contemporary settings. It strikes an ideal balance between familiar and distinctive—common enough that everyone recognizes it, uncommon enough that it won't be shared by multiple classmates. The name has professional credibility built in, sounding equally appropriate in elementary school and executive meetings. There's a friendly, approachable quality to it that makes people feel immediately comfortable. The two-syllable structure is practical and efficient without being abrupt. It works seamlessly across English-speaking countries and translates well internationally. Parents who choose this often appreciate its understated elegance and proven track record. It's not flashy or attention-seeking, but rather dependable and substantial. The name has literary associations and historical depth without feeling dated or old-fashioned. For those wanting a tried-and-true choice that never goes out of style, this delivers consistent quality.
Popularity of the Name Alison
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | #974 | #34 | |||
| 1936 | #961 | #38 | |||
| 1942 | #873 | #30 | |||
| 1943 | #965 | #28 | |||
| 1944 | #867 | #27 | |||
| 1945 | #678 | #36 | |||
| 1946 | #540 | #33 | |||
| 1947 | #557 | #33 | |||
| 1948 | #496 | #36 | |||
| 1949 | #448 | #36 | |||
| 1950 | #427 | #36 | |||
| 1951 | #403 | #31 | |||
| 1952 | #392 | #31 | |||
| 1953 | #382 | #32 | |||
| 1954 | #343 | #33 | |||
| 1955 | #377 | #31 | |||
| 1956 | #359 | #32 | |||
| 1957 | #380 | #36 | |||
| 1958 | #281 | #41 | |||
| 1959 | #254 | #37 | |||
| 1960 | #246 | #37 | |||
| 1961 | #231 | #43 | |||
| 1962 | #225 | #45 | |||
| 1963 | #234 | #48 | |||
| 1964 | #226 | #48 | #146 | ||
| 1965 | #221 | #48 | #117 | ||
| 1966 | #270 | #30 | #98 | ||
| 1967 | #284 | #33 | #88 | ||
| 1968 | #291 | #44 | #83 | ||
| 1969 | #269 | #54 | #71 | ||
| 1970 | #187 | #66 | #69 | ||
| 1971 | #143 | #67 | #76 | ||
| 1972 | #162 | #68 | #64 | ||
| 1973 | #146 | #82 | #71 | ||
| 1974 | #135 | #83 | #65 | ||
| 1975 | #127 | #95 | #60 | ||
| 1976 | #118 | #81 | #73 | ||
| 1977 | #122 | #74 | #66 | ||
| 1978 | #123 | #76 | #65 | ||
| 1979 | #102 | #69 | #63 | ||
| 1980 | #101 | #115 | #67 | ||
| 1981 | #113 | #127 | #63 | ||
| 1982 | #111 | #117 | #70 | ||
| 1983 | #116 | #136 | #73 | ||
| 1984 | #110 | #178 | #67 | ||
| 1985 | #97 | #189 | #74 | ||
| 1986 | #96 | #147 | #74 | ||
| 1987 | #100 | #166 | #58 | ||
| 1988 | #113 | #190 | #58 | ||
| 1989 | #119 | #179 | #33 | ||
| 1990 | #132 | #200 | #38 | ||
| 1991 | #142 | #240 | #39 | #134 | |
| 1992 | #147 | #341 | #39 | #137 | |
| 1993 | #141 | #257 | #41 | #126 | |
| 1994 | #153 | #236 | #50 | #135 | |
| 1995 | #162 | #219 | #44 | #159 | |
| 1996 | #166 | #312 | #46 | #139 | |
| 1997 | #173 | #223 | #398 | #53 | #133 |
| 1998 | #188 | #243 | #45 | #136 | |
| 1999 | #202 | #284 | #58 | #171 | |
| 2000 | #231 | #336 | #62 | #159 | |
| 2001 | #233 | #429 | #374 | #62 | #176 |
| 2002 | #232 | #545 | #60 | #187 | |
| 2003 | #233 | #554 | #318 | #84 | #191 |
| 2004 | #229 | #563 | #91 | #236 | |
| 2005 | #260 | #710 | #93 | #273 | |
| 2006 | #272 | #849 | #101 | #292 | |
| 2007 | #290 | #842 | #114 | #264 | |
| 2008 | #275 | #775 | #118 | #312 | |
| 2009 | #228 | #861 | #411 | #136 | #332 |
| 2010 | #269 | #115 | #393 | ||
| 2011 | #253 | #917 | #136 | #382 | |
| 2012 | #275 | #130 | #389 | ||
| 2013 | #298 | #139 | #382 | ||
| 2014 | #292 | #152 | #412 | ||
| 2015 | #339 | #151 | #411 | ||
| 2016 | #343 | #114 | #550 | ||
| 2017 | #383 | #145 | #511 | ||
| 2018 | #400 | #165 | #505 | ||
| 2019 | #413 | #155 | #569 | ||
| 2020 | #440 | #254 | #596 | ||
| 2021 | #473 | #213 | #531 | ||
| 2022 | #458 | #223 | #835 | ||
| 2023 | #471 | #228 | #749 | ||
| 2024 | #465 | #280 | #944 | ||
| 2025 | #476 | #398 | #218 | ||
| 1907 | #166 | ||||
| 1909 | #168 | ||||
| 1910 | #139 | ||||
| 1911 | #131 | ||||
| 1912 | #129 | ||||
| 1913 | #140 | ||||
| 1914 | #159 | ||||
| 1915 | #112 | ||||
| 1916 | #141 | ||||
| 1917 | #136 | ||||
| 1918 | #113 | ||||
| 1919 | #131 | ||||
| 1920 | #93 | ||||
| 1921 | #133 | ||||
| 1922 | #87 | ||||
| 1923 | #85 | ||||
| 1924 | #93 | ||||
| 1925 | #92 | ||||
| 1926 | #82 | ||||
| 1927 | #75 | ||||
| 1928 | #67 | ||||
| 1929 | #46 | ||||
| 1930 | #61 | ||||
| 1931 | #57 | ||||
| 1932 | #64 | ||||
| 1933 | #45 | ||||
| 1935 | #36 | ||||
| 1937 | #48 | ||||
| 1938 | #32 | ||||
| 1939 | #36 | ||||
| 1940 | #36 | ||||
| 1941 | #23 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Alison
Names Similar to Alison
Nicknames for Alison
- Ali
- Ally
- Soni
- Allie
Famous People Named Alison
| Alison Brie | American actress and producer |
| Alison Lohman | American actress |
| Alison Pill | Canadian actress |
| Alison Sudol | American singer-songwriter and actress |
| Alison Krauss | American bluegrass-country singer and musician |
| Alison Hargreaves | British mountaineer |
| Alison Moyet | English singer-songwriter |
| Alison Sweeney | American actress and TV host |
| Alison Steadman | British actress |
| Alison Doody | Irish actress and model |
| Alison Wright | English actress |
| Alison Arngrim | American actress and author |
| Alison Hinds | Barbadian soca singer |
| Alison Taylor | Australian paralympic swimmer |
| Alison Skipper | American actress and dancer |
| Alison Riske | American tennis player |
| Alison Lapper | British artist and disability campaigner |
| Alison Gopnik | American psychologist and author |
| Alison Smale | British journalist and editor |
| Alison Wonderland | Australian electronic dance music producer and DJ |
Characters Named Alison
| Alison DiLaurentis | Pretty Little Liars TV series |
| Alison Bailey | The Affair TV series |
| Alison Hendrix | Orphan Black TV series |
| Alison Reynolds | The Breakfast Club - 1985 film |
| Alison Blaire | Dazzler - Marvel Comics character |
| Alison Wells | The Lovely Bones - novel and film |
| Alison Wilson | Mrs. Wilson TV series |
| Alison Mayhew | The Five TV series |
| Alison Doody | Tin Man TV series |
| Alison Rowe | Coronation Street TV series |
| Alison Mundy | Afterlife TV series |
| Alison Gardner | The L Word TV series |
| Alison Simmons | General Hospital TV series |
| Alison Dilaurentis | Pretty Little Liars book series |
| Alison Kantrowitz | Family Law TV series |
| Alison Carter | Medium TV series |
| Alison Hewitt | The Riches TV series |
| Alison Hatfield | The War of the Roses - novel by Warren Adler |