How Many People Are Named Alison?

116,827

people in the United States are named Alison

1 in 2,867 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#618

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0349%

Of US population

Peak Year

1986

3,000 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, French
Pronunciation: AL-i-sən (English), A-LEE-SAWN (French)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Norman French diminutive of Aalis (see ALICE). It was common in England and France in the Middle Ages, and was later revived in the 20th century. Unlike most other English names ending in son, it is not derived from a surname.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.5%
Male
0.5%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 38.3 years old

Young (<30) 37,812
32.4%
Adult (30–60) 64,999
55.6%
Senior (>60) 14,016
12%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1905 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 13,727
New York 11,682
Texas 6,128
Pennsylvania 5,837
Illinois 5,352
Massachusetts 5,339
New Jersey 4,963
Ohio 4,896
Michigan 3,969
Florida 3,748
Minnesota 2,732
Connecticut 2,643
Georgia 2,582
Virginia 2,552
North Carolina 2,420
Wisconsin 2,372
Indiana 2,314
Washington 2,252
Missouri 2,096
Maryland 2,089
Tennessee 1,608
Colorado 1,569
Louisiana 1,434
Arizona 1,400
Utah 1,376
Alabama 1,321
Iowa 1,289
Oregon 1,242
Kentucky 1,210
South Carolina 1,063
Kansas 999
Oklahoma 922
Maine 726
Nebraska 714
District of Columbia 697
Mississippi 665
Rhode Island 649
New Hampshire 645
Arkansas 625
West Virginia 525
Hawaii 450
Nevada 439
Idaho 419
Delaware 361
New Mexico 346
North Dakota 342
Vermont 292
South Dakota 290
Montana 207
Alaska 136
Wyoming 60

💡 Fun Facts About "Alison"

  • 673 babies were named Alison in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1986
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1905
  • Most popular in California

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