Declining since 2009, #2,751 for girls today.
Popularity of Allisson since 1976
Babies named Allisson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 1,331 |
| 2010s | 1,132 |
| 2020s | 350 |
Meaning & origin
Allisson emerged as a given name in the United States in 1976, a modern respelling of the well-established Alison. It reached its peak popularity in 2008, when it was most frequently chosen for newborn girls, but has since been on a declining trajectory, with its rank falling to 2,751 in 2025. The name remains rare, with approximately 1 in every 25,924 female births given this spelling, and is most common in Florida, California, and Texas. Like many inventive spellings of traditional names, Allisson offers parents a way to personalize a familiar choice while maintaining a classic sound. Its usage reflects broader trends in American naming, where distinctiveness is prized alongside tradition.
Allisson is a spelling variant of Alison, which is a medieval diminutive of Alice, derived from the Old French name Aalis, itself from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble' or 'of noble kind.' The double-s spelling emerged in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a distinctive twist on the traditional form. It has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages, initially as a nickname and later as an independent name.
Where Allisson is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Alli, Allie, Sonny
Sibling names for Allisson
Names that share Allisson's style, for a brother or sister.
