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Summary

The name Alison has its roots in Old French and is a diminutive of Alicia, which comes from a Germanic name meaning 'noble kind.' It evolved through various forms and gained popularity in the Middle Ages. While it has no biblical connection, it is viewed positively today. Notable figures like Alison Krauss and Alison Brie have contributed to its modern image.

The name Alison is most popular in Connecticut, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alison has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Alison' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4108th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4434th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4360th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3307th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4136th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10379th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18910th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2094th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1100th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 326th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 159th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 124th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 235th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 385th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alison' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.