Alison name meaning
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What does Alison mean?
Acclaimed and Mainstream In fashion Alison is originated from Germanic, Old French and German, Alison means "Son of the Highborn, Noble and Fight, Alice or Of a Noble Kind" and is mainly used in Swedish, Danish, French, English, Norwegian, Finnish and Scottish is used for both sexes.
Alison is form of commonly accepted and all time favorite Alice. Alice is a short form of Adelheid. Alice is French and English cognate of Aliz. Alice means Of a Noble Kind, Noble and Fighting and Noble Sort has its origin in Old High German and Germanic..
It is celebrated on 16 December.
How do I pronounce Alison?
Three syllabled Alison is most commonly pronounced as ahl-ih-son. Some people pronounce it as a-li-son.
Variants of Alison
Alicen, Alice, Adalheidis, Adaliz, Adelais, Aliz, Adelice, Lisa, Aleka, Alycia, Alicemarie, Alberta, Alexandra, Ali, Alla
How popular is the name Alison?
Alison was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1905 around 112649 babies have been given the given name. At its zenith in 1986, 2981 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 96th position.
However after 175 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 100 baby names 3 times Also, Alison was a popular name in France.
Over 15793 babies have been given the given name in 52 years. When at the peak of its usage in 1993, it ranked 39th when 1993 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.
However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 52 years. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 1 times
Alison is common in England and Wales where over 1180 new-borns have been given the name since 1996.
When at the peak of its usage in 1996, 181 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 225th position. Also, In Ireland, Alison was once a common name since emerging in 1964 it has been given to over 5362 babies.
When at the peak of its usage in 1989,. However after 56 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Also, Alison is common in Belgium where over 832 new-borns have been given the name since 1995.
Presently the name is rising, in 1995, 157 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 58th position. Also, In New South Wales, Alison was once a common name since emerging in 1952 it has been given to over 9036 babies.
When at the peak of its usage in 1979,. After 44 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.
Alison is a familiar baby name in Queensland, it had been in use since 1960 and was last seen in 1985, during its 26 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 100 names.
In 1967, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 40 on girl names chart when 91 babies were given the name Alison. Over 1794 people have been named Alison in Queensland.
Alison is a unique baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 300 names. In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 257 on girl names chart when 27 babies were named Alison.
Over 256 babies in Switzerland have been named Alison.
However things change on global perspective, Alison is extremely popular in England where every 1 in 400 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Australia, Scotland, Canada, Brazil, New Zealand, Wales, South Africa, Sudan and Madagascar.
At least, 480000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our research.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 400 | 767 | ||
| 2017 | 382 | 812 | ||
| 2016 | 343 | 966 | ||
| 2015 | 338 | 964 | ||
| 2014 | 291 | 1118 | ||
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Alison in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 5 | 9 | 148 | 132 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 125 |
 | 2 | 1 | 156 | 108 |
 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 86 |
 | 2 | 0 | 99 | 0 |
Numerological analysis of Alison
Instead of exploring and searching for something the whole time, try to enjoy life. You are all about independence, and like to have your own possessions because you like to enjoy luxury but not at any prize. Learn how to trust people more. You don't brag with your success and tend to keep a low profile. You deserve the best because you are simply the best. You are always preoccupied with other people's problems because they know you are compassionate and ready to help at any time.
Other names similar to Alison, for name hunters
- Irene - Cherished and Evergreen unisex name Irene is used primarily in Scandinavian, English and Danish which originated from Old Greek, meaning of Irene is "Peaceful or The Peaceful". Well-Known Irene ranked at 491 position in 2001 on list of baby girl names in United States
- Gabriella - Widespread and Ceaseless Gabriella has its origin in Hebrew is substantially used in Arabic, Swedish and Norwegian, Gabriella means "God Gives Strength or God is Strong" is aimed at both boys and girls
- Helen - Illustrous and Perpetual Helens origin is English and Old Greek bestowed upon both genders, meaning of Helen is "Bright One Shining One or Basket" is mainly used in Finnish, Swedish and English
- Anita - Illustrous and All time favorite unisex name Anita means "Graceful, Grace or Mercy" and is used in Malayalam, Marathi and English is originated from Hebrew language
- Anna - Celebrated and Ceaseless Anna came from Old Greek and Hebrew, meaning of Anna is "Earth or Water, God has Shown Favour or Mercy" is a unisex name is primarily used in Dutch and Kannada
Middle names for Alison
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Sibling Names for Alison
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Famous people named Alison
- Alison Lapper, MBE (born 7April 1965 in Burton upon Trent
- Alison Bradley, Canadian softball left fielder
- Alison Wearing, Canadian writer and performer
- Alison Lurie, American novelist and academic
- Alison Smithson,
- Alison Whyte, Australian actress best
- Alison Irwin, is most known for her appearances
- Alison Brimelow, British civil servant and former chief executive and Comptroller General of the UK Patent Office
- Alison Cockburn, Scottish poet, wit and socialite
- Alison Elliot, An elder and session clerk at Greyfriars
- Alison Smith, Canadian television and radio journalist and anchor
- Alison Spedding, British anthropologist and fantasy author
- Alison Holloway, English journalist, media personality and producer
- Alison Streeter, British long-distance swimmer
- Alison Wong, New Zealand poet and novelist of Chinese heritage
- Alison Watt, Scottish painter
- Alison Bartlett-O'Reilly, American actress and real estate agent
- Alison Breitman, singer, songwriter, guitarist and pianist
- Alison Booker, presenter and newsreader at 106 Jack FM and BBC Oxford
- Alison Inverarity, former Australian Olympic and Commonwealth athlete
- Alison Fleming, Northern Irish television presenter and journalist and a former presenter and reporter for UTV Live
- Alison Lambert, British clarinetist
- Alison Schapker, American television writer and producer
- Alison Rogers, American journalist and real estate broker
- Alison Plowden, English historian and biographer well
- Alison Holst, best-selling New Zealand food writer and television chef
- Alison Watt, Canadian writer, and painter
- Alison Mitchell, leading English sports broadcaster
- Alison Weir, British writer of history books
- Alison Galloway, forensic anthropologist at the University of California
- Alison Jolly, primatologist
- Alison Wylie, British-Canadian philosopher and archaeologist
- Alison Bechdel, American cartoonist
- Alison Moyet, English singer
- Alison and Peter Smithson, were English architects that together formed an architectural partnership
- Alison Krauss, American bluegrass-country singer and musician
- Alison Pill, Canadian actress
- Alison Richard, English anthropologist
- Alison LaPlaca, American actress best
- Alison Sweeney, American actress, reality show host
- Alison Stewart, American journalist and author
- Alison Doody, Irish actress and model
- Alison Arngrim, Canadian-American actress and author
- Alison Hammond, British television personality
- Alison Williamson, athlete from Great Britain
- Alison Sydor, Canadian retired professional cross country mountain cyclist
- Alison Armitage, former swimmer, actress and Playboy Playmate
- Alison Eastwood, American actress, director, producer
- Alison Lohman, baltimoresun
- Alison Knowles, American visual artist
- Alison Fanelli, American pediatric surgeon and former actress
- Alison Nicholas, English professional golfer
- Alison Seabeck, English Labour Party politician
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