Allison
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Noble; Kind
Background: The name Allison originates from the Old French name 'Alicie,' which is a diminutive of 'Alicia.' This name has Germanic roots linked to the elements meaning 'noble' and 'kind.' The evolution of the name reflects its adaptation through various linguistic influences.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#123
Total births
320,344
Most popular decade
1990s
(223,734 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-60 ranks)
Years in Top 100
50
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
1.2% male
98.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #809
- Peak year
- 1917
- Peak year births
- 72
- Peak rank
- #723
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 8
- Recent rank
- #8,947
Female
- First year
- 1908
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #1,862
- Peak year
- 1994
- Peak year births
- 8,150
- Peak rank
- #34
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 2,622
- Recent rank
- #99
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).