girl name
Allison
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#103 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Allison in the US, 1880–2025
Allison first appears in US records in 1908. It peaked in 1994, when 8,150 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,564.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Allison a boy or a girl name?
Allison is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Allison?
In 2025, Allison ranked #103 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Allison most popular?
Allison was most popular in 1994, when about 8,150 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.