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How Many People Are Named Allison?
Estimated people named Allison living in the U.S. today
304,427
Gender distribution
1% male · 99% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 320,344
- Peak year: 1994 (8,163 births)
- Estimated living today: 304,427
Allison by age group — who carries the name today?
Allison popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Allison
Allison has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 320,344 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 304,427 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,123 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Allisons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Allison in the US?
An estimated 304,427 people named Allison are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Allison uncommon — about 1 in 1,123 Americans.
Is Allison a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Allison is 1% male and 99% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Allison most popular?
Allison peaked in 1994, when 8,163 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Allison?
Allison ranks #163 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 36 out of 100 (higher means rarer).