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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Noble kind
- Origin
- English (Middle English diminutive, ultimately of Alice)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- AL-ih-sun
Allison is a classic English name, a Middle English diminutive of Alice, meaning 'noble kind.' It's pronounced AL-ih-sun, and it carries a bold, trailblazing energy that suits a daughter with a strong, independent streak. It's also a name with real staying power in America, showing up in birth records going back to the late 1800s.
Meaning & Origin of Allison
Meaning: Noble kind.
Origin: English (Middle English diminutive, ultimately of Alice).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Allison
AL-ih-sunIPA /ˈælɪsən/
Popularity of Allison
Allison climbed all the way to #30 in 2009, when 6,581 baby girls were given the name, then settled to #99 by 2024, with 2,622 girls named Allison that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Allison mean?
Noble kind. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Allison?
Allison is pronounced AL-ih-sun (IPA: /ˈælɪsən/).
Is Allison a popular name right now?
Allison peaked at #30 in 2009 and is ranked #99 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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