Alison

Meaning of Alison

It means 'of noble kind' or 'noble and truthful'. It's a medieval diminutive of the name Alice.

Alison has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Alison

Alison has cooled off, slipping to #476 in 2025, down from a peak of #228 in 2009.

Notable people named Alison

• Alison Krauss
  Grammy-winning bluegrass singer
• Alison Brie
  Actress, 'Community' and 'GLOW'
• Alison Sweeney
  Actress and TV host
• Alison Moyet
  Iconic 80s pop singer
• Alison Bechdel
  Cartoonist, 'Fun Home' author

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Questions about the name Alison

What does the name Alison mean?

Alison means it means 'of noble kind' or 'noble and truthful'. it's a medieval diminutive of the name alice, and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Alison a boy's or a girl's name?

Alison is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Alison?

In 2025, Alison ranked #476 for girls, down from #465 the year before.

When was Alison most popular?

Alison peaked at #228 in 2009.