Alisson
How to say it: AL-ih-sun · /ˈælɪsən/
Variant spelling of Alison, a medieval French diminutive of Alice (Germanic Adalheidis: 'noble kind/type').
Alisson was the 65th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 580 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 48% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #88 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #65 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 580 |
| Share of births | 1 in 779 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −48% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #88 |
| In France, 2025 | #540 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A newcomer of recent decades, Alisson found its high in the 2020s. It remains at the top now, though a dip is likely ahead.
What goes with it
Light, soft and breathy, Alisson feels sweet and friendly. Allie as a short form and Isabel as a companion fit well.
Nicknames
- Ali
- Allie
- Aly
Honouring a Alisson in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Alisson is about 1 in 33.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #540 for girls in 2025.
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