Allison

Girl's name

Allison is of English origin, derived from the name Alice, meaning "noble" or "of noble birth."

Meaning Of noble kin
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 2,622 Falling
Peak year 1994

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Allison Janney - Actress known for "The West Wing."
  • Allison Williams - Actress in "Girls" and "Get Out."
  • Allison Stokke - Pole vaulter and fitness model.
  • Allison Mack - Actress in "Smallville" and NXIVM scandal.
  • Allison Holker - Professional dancer on "Dancing with the Stars."
  • Allison Tolman - Actress in "Fargo" and "Good Girls."
  • Allison Scagliotti - Actress in "Warehouse 13" and "Stitchers."
  • Allison Miller - Actress in "A Million Little Things."
  • Allison Harvard - Model and "America's Next Top Model" contestant.
  • Allison Moorer - Singer-songwriter and musician.

Sisters for Allison

Girl names closely related to Allison

Maria Arianna Elena Leilani Genesis Kailani Samara Eliana

Brothers for Allison

Boy names closely related to Allison

Axel Antonio Ian Luka Jonathan Joel Emmanuel Elias

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Allison

Ada Adalyn Adalynn Addie Adelaide Alecia Alesia Alice

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