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Allisson

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Pronounced AL-ih-sun /ˈæl.ɪ.sən/High

Meaning: noble, of noble kindHigh

In 30 seconds: Allisson is a spelling variant of Allison meaning noble from the Germanic Alice. A familiar classic with a distinctive double-s spelling popular in modern American naming.
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Origin HighGermanic, French
Meaningnoble, of noble kind
U.S. rank (2025)#2751 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births62 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,842

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819762025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Allisson is a spelling variant of Allison/Alison, the Old French diminutive of Alice. Alice derives from the Germanic Adalheidis (noble kind), whose root adal means noble.

Allison has been a popular given name in English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century. The Allisson spelling with double-s is a minor American variant from naming records.

Did you know? Allison derives from Alice, which was the name of one of the most influential literary heroines ever created — Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland (1865), inspiring generations of parents to choose this noble name.
Overall data confidence 85%
Hanks & Hodges, Dictionary of First Names — reference for AllissonBehind the Name: Alison — name etymology reference

Variations

AllisonAlisonAlysonAllyson

Nicknames

AlliAliSonny

Famous Bearers

  • ★Allison Janney (1959–present)
    American actress who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for I, Tonya (2017) and is known for The West Wing.

If you like Allisson…

Allison— standard double-l spelling of same name
Alison— classic single-l spelling
Alyson— y-variant spelling of same name
Addison— similar three-syllable surname-name
Madison— similar -ison ending surname name

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Frequently Asked

What does Allisson mean?

Allisson means noble or of noble kind, from the Old French Alison, a diminutive of Alice (Germanic: noble).

How do you pronounce Allisson?

Allisson is pronounced AL-ih-sun (/ˈæl.ɪ.sən/), with three syllables.

Is Allisson a girl's name?

Yes, Allisson is an exclusively feminine name.

How popular is the name Allisson?

Allisson is a rare double-s variant of the popular Allison, which has been common since the mid-20th century.

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