Alison

Rank 455th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Alison was 455th most popular baby name for girls and 904th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 697 babies were named Alison in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,831 babies in the United States were named Alison. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Alison is around 38 to 40 years old.

The name "Alison" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Alison include Ali and Al.

Alison Meaning & Origin

Alison is a name of Old German origin that means "noble, exalted."

The name Alison is described as understanding, adventurous and strong-willed.

Pronunciation

Alison is pronounced ah-lih-sun in English. The name Alison has 6 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Alison

  • Alison is a character in the popular television series "Pretty Little Liars".

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Geography

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