Feminine dossier · first seen 1905
Alison
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1980
Peak births
2,980
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Alison
How many people are named Alison?
An estimated 106,554 living Americans are named Alison.
How rare is Alison?
Alison is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 644 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 78.4% from its 1980 peak.
How old is the typical Alison?
The median age of a living American named Alison is approximately 39 years, with most bearers falling between 26 and 50 years old.
Is Alison still popular?
Yes. Alison is holding steady, with 644 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Alison most common?
Alison has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 4.9× more often than the national baseline.
1905Peak 19802025
Peak year
1980
Decline from peak
78.4%
2025
644
All-time
116,886