Elison

Meaning & origin

Elison is a rare American given name that emerged in the early 1990s, with its first recorded use in 1992. It is a variant of the surname Ellison, which itself derives from the patronymic 'son of Ellis' or 'son of Elijah'. As a given name, Elison saw its peak popularity in 2016, though it remains quite uncommon, ranking 9,714th in 2025 with only about 1 in 244,011 baby boys receiving the name that year. The name follows the trendy -son suffix pattern seen in popular names like Jackson and Grayson, but has not achieved widespread adoption. Its trajectory is stable, suggesting consistent but minimal use. The name has not been associated with any particular top states or notable figures, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a modern-sounding surname-style name.

Elison is a variant of the English surname Ellison, itself a patronymic meaning 'son of Ellis' or 'son of Elijah'. The name has been used occasionally as a given name, particularly in the United States, since the late 20th century. It shares the -son suffix common in English patronymics.