Allison
How to say it: AL-ih-sun · /ˈælɪsən/
Medieval French and English diminutive of Alice, from Germanic Adalheidis meaning 'noble type'.
Allison was the 65th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,564 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, 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 | 2,564 |
| Share of births | 1 in 779 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −48% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #88 |
| In France, 2025 | #540 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Popularity gathered in the 1990s for a clear high. Now well below that mark, further slipping looks likely.
What goes with it
Mellow and breathy, easy on the ear. Allie offers a familiar short form, and Lauren shares its friendly era.
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Parents who love Allison also love
Nicknames
- Allie
- Ali
Honouring a Allison in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Allison is about 1 in 33.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #540 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Allison
- Allison Janney (born 1959)American actress
- Allison Williams (born 1988)American actress and producer
- Allison Schmitt (born 1990)American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, world record-holder
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Tropical Storm Allison (2001), retired Atlantic storm name
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