Allison
Peaked at #30 nationally in 2009, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Allison has been recorded 99% of the time for girls and 1% of the time for boys.
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Allison — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#30
in 2009
Current rank
#99
in 2024
Years tracked
116
1908–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1908, Allison reached its peak popularity for girls in 2009, ranking #30 nationally with 6,581 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #39 (2014) to #99 (2024) — a 61% drop.
As of 2024, Allison ranks #99 nationally for girls, with 2,622 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #99 | 2,622 |
| 2023 | #100 | 2,646 |
| 2022 | #101 | 2,711 |
| 2021 | #82 | 3,138 |
| 2020 | #80 | 3,159 |
| 2019 | #77 | 3,439 |
| 2018 | #70 | 3,693 |
| 2017 | #61 | 4,036 |
Allison — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#482
in 1896
Current rank
#8988
in 2024
Years tracked
141
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Allison reached its peak popularity for boys in 1896, ranking #482 nationally with 18 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #8162 (2014) to #8988 (2024) — a 9% drop.
As of 2024, Allison ranks #8988 nationally for boys, with 8 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #8,988 | 8 |
| 2022 | #10,929 | 6 |
| 2021 | #10,854 | 6 |
| 2020 | #10,655 | 6 |
| 2019 | #12,227 | 5 |
| 2018 | #8,853 | 8 |
| 2016 | #12,280 | 5 |
| 2015 | #7,516 | 10 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Allison most popular?
Allison was most popular in 2009, when it ranked #30 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Allison becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Allison?
At least 320,344 babies have been recorded with the name Allison in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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