Allison

Meaning of Allison

This name means 'noble' or 'of noble kind'. It's a name that suggests someone with good character and high standing.

Allison has Germanic, Scottish roots — browse every Germanic, Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Allison

Allison has held fairly steady, sitting around #103 in 2025 after peaking at #30 in 2009.

Notable people named Allison

• Allison Janney
  Award-winning actress, known for 'Mom'.
• Allison Williams
  Actress, famous for 'Girls' and 'M3GAN'.
• Allison Schmitt
  Olympic swimmer, multiple gold medalist.
• Allison Mack
  Actress, known for 'Smallville'.
• Allison Moorer
  Country music singer-songwriter.

Questions about the name Allison

What does the name Allison mean?

Allison means this name means 'noble' or 'of noble kind'. it's a name that suggests someone with good character and high standing, and it comes from Germanic, Scottish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Allison?

In 2025, Allison ranked #103 for girls, down from #99 the year before.

When was Allison most popular?

Allison peaked at #30 in 2009.