Allison is a highly popular girls' name in United States, ranking #38 in 2010 with 5,867 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 7,861 births ranking #38. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 21.3%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 303 girls born was named Allison. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.