Alison is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #260 in 2005 with 1,256 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,901 births ranking #166. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 33.9%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 1,471 girls born was named Alison. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.