Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Allison.
National Rank (2025)
#103
All-Time Peak Rank
#30 (2009)
Total U.S. Births
319,119
Unisex Distribution1.2% Boy / 98.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Allison Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Allison
According to SSA data, Allison achieved its highest historical rank of #30 in 2009. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1994 with 8,150 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 52.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 116 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Allison scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-52.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record8,150Births in 1994
Years in Top 100
50yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
116Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:6
1910s:145
1920s:227
1930s:236
1940s:680
1950s:4,553
1960s:16,525
1970s:34,158
1980s:62,327
1990s:74,433
2000s:59,966
2010s:49,003
2020s:16,860
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAl-li-son
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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