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Alison

Alison is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Alison?

Recorded births named Alison by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	117,481 births
England & Wales since 1996	1,286 births
Ireland since 1964	5,474 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Alison's popularity over time

Babies named Alison per year — United States (1905–2025). United States peaked in 1986 (3,000/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (181/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1989 (166/yr).

When was Alison popular?

Alison reached its peak in 1986, when it was the #197 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.

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