Allison is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #2788 in 2025 with 9 recorded births. This places Allison in the top 37% 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. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 50.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 28,142 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.