Alison is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1719 in 2025 with 17 recorded births. This places Alison in the top 23% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 181 births ranking #225. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 90.6%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 14,899 girls born was named Alison. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.