Will my child share the name Allison with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Allison per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Allison in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Allison becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Allison has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1156 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1317 in 1999. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Allison popular in the US as well as the UK?

Allison is more popular in the US (#99) than in the UK (#3319). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Allison a popular baby name in the United States?

Allison ranks #99 in the US (2024), comfortably inside the American top 100.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3319

Allison

Allison is a distinctive choice, ranked #3319 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Allison in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3319

US Rank #99

About the Name Allison

Allison has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1156 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #1317 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Allison is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #99, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.