gender neutral
Allison
noble, truth
About Allison
A name that has quietly maintained its position as a reliable, beloved choice for parents who want something familiar yet distinctive. It carries a professional polish that translates well into any career field, while still feeling approachable and friendly in social settings. The name has adapted beautifully through changing times, never feeling dated or overly trendy. It offers versatility with several nickname options, allowing your daughter to shape her identity as she grows. This choice represents solid decision-making, combining tradition with contemporary sensibility in a package that's both practical and pleasing.
Popularity of the Name Allison
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | #907 | #139 | ||
| 1947 | #869 | #129 | ||
| 1948 | #740 | #133 | ||
| 1949 | #704 | #153 | ||
| 1950 | #680 | #138 | ||
| 1951 | #524 | #195 | ||
| 1952 | #533 | #175 | ||
| 1953 | #511 | #159 | ||
| 1954 | #520 | #155 | ||
| 1955 | #497 | #183 | ||
| 1956 | #461 | #156 | ||
| 1957 | #434 | #187 | ||
| 1958 | #284 | #171 | ||
| 1959 | #264 | #194 | ||
| 1960 | #277 | #147 | ||
| 1961 | #260 | #159 | ||
| 1962 | #241 | #182 | ||
| 1963 | #229 | #231 | ||
| 1964 | #181 | #255 | #374 | |
| 1965 | #128 | #197 | #228 | |
| 1966 | #184 | #136 | #164 | |
| 1967 | #209 | #146 | #229 | |
| 1968 | #202 | #147 | #216 | |
| 1969 | #194 | #165 | #202 | |
| 1970 | #133 | #209 | #189 | |
| 1971 | #119 | #230 | #195 | |
| 1972 | #115 | #212 | #214 | |
| 1973 | #105 | #229 | #210 | |
| 1974 | #99 | #358 | #206 | |
| 1975 | #89 | #345 | #211 | |
| 1976 | #67 | #244 | #245 | |
| 1977 | #66 | #274 | #227 | |
| 1978 | #75 | #275 | #245 | |
| 1979 | #70 | #291 | #262 | |
| 1980 | #59 | #265 | #270 | |
| 1981 | #57 | #247 | ||
| 1982 | #58 | #342 | #265 | |
| 1983 | #59 | #261 | ||
| 1984 | #51 | #298 | ||
| 1985 | #46 | #320 | #309 | |
| 1986 | #42 | #306 | ||
| 1987 | #44 | #311 | ||
| 1988 | #46 | #262 | ||
| 1989 | #46 | #286 | ||
| 1990 | #48 | #242 | ||
| 1991 | #50 | #457 | #86 | |
| 1992 | #48 | #392 | #90 | |
| 1993 | #41 | #299 | #78 | |
| 1994 | #34 | #330 | #90 | |
| 1995 | #34 | #356 | #72 | |
| 1996 | #38 | #295 | #75 | |
| 1997 | #39 | #395 | #77 | |
| 1998 | #38 | #347 | #86 | |
| 1999 | #40 | #254 | #82 | |
| 2000 | #44 | #88 | ||
| 2001 | #44 | #88 | ||
| 2002 | #44 | #516 | #94 | |
| 2003 | #46 | #660 | #119 | |
| 2004 | #40 | #372 | #128 | |
| 2005 | #45 | #140 | ||
| 2006 | #47 | #771 | #126 | |
| 2007 | #46 | #859 | #138 | |
| 2008 | #32 | #666 | #142 | |
| 2009 | #30 | #893 | #159 | |
| 2010 | #38 | #916 | #170 | |
| 2011 | #40 | #793 | #195 | |
| 2012 | #38 | #903 | #160 | |
| 2013 | #34 | #200 | ||
| 2014 | #39 | #188 | ||
| 2015 | #39 | #746 | #177 | |
| 2016 | #50 | #518 | #225 | |
| 2017 | #61 | #723 | #209 | |
| 2018 | #70 | #609 | #237 | |
| 2019 | #78 | #610 | #222 | |
| 2020 | #80 | #227 | ||
| 2021 | #82 | #297 | ||
| 2022 | #101 | #884 | #332 | |
| 2023 | #100 | #710 | #268 | |
| 2024 | #99 | #620 | #345 | |
| 2025 | #103 | #316 | ||
| 1929 | #182 | |||
| 1930 | #189 | |||
| 1931 | #160 | |||
| 1932 | #173 | |||
| 1936 | #173 | |||
| 1938 | #192 | |||
| 1939 | #222 | |||
| 1940 | #206 | |||
| 1941 | #200 | |||
| 1942 | #163 | |||
| 1943 | #135 | |||
| 1944 | #164 | |||
| 1945 | #204 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Allison
Names Similar to Allison
Nicknames for Allison
- Ally
- Ali
- Allie
- Alli
- Sonny
Famous People Named Allison
| Allison Janney | American actress |
| Allison Williams | American actress and singer |
| Allison Harvard | American model and artist |
| Allison Stokke | American pole vaulter and fitness model |
| Allison Mack | American actress |
| Allison Tolman | American actress |
| Allison Schmitt | American Olympic swimmer |
| Allison Moorer | American singer-songwriter |
| Allison Smith | American actress and singer |
| Allison Argent | American actress and musician |
| Allison Park | South Korean-American comedian and actress |
| Allison Munn | American actress |
| Allison Crowe | Canadian singer-songwriter |
| Allison Fisher | English-American pool player |
| Allison Holker | American dancer and choreographer |
| Allison Reynolds | American poet and novelist |
| Allison Dean | American actress and producer |
| Allison Pottinger | American curler |
Characters Named Allison
| Allison Cameron | From the TV series "House" |
| Allison Dubois | Based on a real-life medium, portrayed in the TV series "Medium" |
| Allison Taylor | From the TV series "24" |
| Allison Blake | From the TV series "Eureka" |
| Allison Vernon-Williams | From the film "Cry-Baby" |
| Allison DuBois | From the TV series "Ghost Whisperer" |
| Allison Hargreeves | From the comic and TV series "The Umbrella Academy" |
| Allison Reynolds | From the TV series "Numbers" |
| Allison Carr | From the TV series "Homeland" |
| Allison Kant | From the comic "Witchblade" |
| Allison French | From the TV series "Medium" |
| Allison Doody | From the film "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" |
| Allison "Allie" Hamilton | From the film "The Notebook" |
| Allison Argent | From the book "Nevermore" |
| Allison Church | From the web series "Red vs. Blue" |