Allison is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #3615 in 2015 with 6 recorded births. This places Allison in the top 48% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 16 births ranking #1785. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 51,321 girls born was named Allison. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Allison is a familiar classic that shares the noble-root meaning of Alison and Alice. It feels polished, approachable, and very well established.
The name became especially prominent in the late twentieth century and has stayed recognisable because of its balanced, friendly sound. Its spelling with double l now feels especially standard in modern use.