Will my child share the name Allison with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Allison per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Allison in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Allison becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Allison is declining: down 625 places since 2020, to #2,788 in 2025. It peaked at #1,317 in 1999.

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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Allison

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Allison is a distinctive choice, ranked #2788 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Allison in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#2788

US Rank #103

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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Allison in their class.

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