Alison
Pronunciation: [ AL-ihs-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alison first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 473 babies have been named Alison in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alison is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,092 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,092
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Alison is also used as a girl name, ranked #465.
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About the Name Alison
Alison is a boy name .
Is Alison a boy or girl name? Alison is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,092 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #465. Alison is more commonly used as a girl name.
Alison is currently ranked #20,092 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alison include Ali, Alis, Alisy, Alisie, Aly, Alie, and Alikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alison include Alistair, Alister . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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