Allisson
Derived from French name Alise meaning "noble" or "of noble kind".
Name Census estimates that about 2,753 living Americans carry the first name Allisson. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Allisson today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Allisson births was 2008 (768 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Allisson. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Allisson is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 15 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.8K
~ 1 in 124,502 Americans
Peak year
2008
768 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,297
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Allisson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Allisson from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 1,331 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Allisson by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Allisson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Allissons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 30 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Allisson, while Ohio, Minnesota, Oregon recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 69 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Allisson
The given name Allisson has its origins in the French language and culture, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a feminine form of the masculine name Allis, which is believed to be derived from the Old German name Alis or Alis, meaning "noble" or "exalted."
In its earliest recorded usage, the name Allisson appeared in various medieval French texts and records, often spelled as Alison or Alyson. This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spellings were not yet established.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Allisson was Allisson of Arras, a French poet and trouvère who lived in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. Her works, which included chansons and lyrics, were highly regarded in her time and helped contribute to the popularity of the name.
Another historical figure associated with the name Allisson was Allisson de Montbéliard, a French noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. She was the daughter of Thierry III, Count of Montbéliard, and played a significant role in the political affairs of her region.
In the realm of literature, the name Allisson gained further prominence through the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, the renowned English poet and author of the Canterbury Tales. One of the characters in his famous work is named Alison, thought to be a variant spelling of Allisson.
During the Renaissance period, the name Allisson was borne by several notable women, including Allisson de Lattre (1495-1561), a French humanist and scholar known for her translations of classical texts, and Allisson de Montpellier (1520-1590), a French noblewoman and patron of the arts.
In more recent times, the name Allisson has been carried by individuals such as Allisson Janney (born 1959), an American actress known for her roles in television shows like The West Wing and Mom, and Allisson Stokke (born 1989), an American track and field athlete and fitness model.
Throughout its history, the name Allisson has maintained a strong connection to its French roots and has been associated with a sense of nobility and refinement. While its popularity has fluctuated over the centuries, it continues to be a respected and enduring choice for parents seeking a name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Allisson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Allisson as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Allisson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Allisson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,753 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Allisson going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 124,502 US residents.
Is Allisson a common name?
We classify Allisson as "Rare". It ranks above 94.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,780 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Allisson most popular?
The single biggest year for Allisson was 2008, when 768 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Allisson is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Allisson a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Allisson in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.