Alison is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #12353 in 2012 with 5 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 10 births ranking #7617. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 379,325 boys born was named Alison. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Alison is a long-established form in the Alice family and shares the meaning noble. It feels intelligent, familiar, and calmly classic.
The name has been used in English-speaking countries for centuries and became especially popular in the twentieth century. Its strength comes from being established without feeling stiff.