Alison Bailes

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alison Bailes — French
78K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alison Bailes is a name that combines French origins. The first name Alison is a feminine given name of French origin. Alison is a female given name in English-speaking countries. It was originally a medieval French nickname for Alis / Alys, an old form of Alice derived with the suffix -on or -son sometimes used in the former French nicknames. The Middle English form was Alisoun. The variant spelling Allison is the most common form in the United States. Other variations include Alisson, Allisson, Allyson, Allysson, Alyson, Alysson, Alicen and Alycen, with nicknames Allie, Alley, Alie, Ali, Ally, Aly, Al, Aley and Alli. Allison also has separate, disputed roots as a family name. The surname Bailes: Bailes is an English-language surname. People with the name include: Alfred Shrapnell Bailes (1849–1928), Australian politician Alyson Bailes (1949–2016), British diplomat Barclay Bailes (1883–1955), Australian footballer Ernest Bailes (born 1982), American politician Ernie Bailes (1888–1964), Australian footballer Julian Edwin Bailes Sr. (1915–2010), American judge Margaret Bailes (born 1951), American athlete Scott Bailes (born 1961), American baseball player Bayles (name), another surname Bales, another surname Jerry Bails (1933–2006), American popular culturist and champion of comic books Alison is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 78K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Alison reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Alison

French

Alison is a female given name in English-speaking countries. It was originally a medieval French nickname for Alis / Alys, an old form of Alice derived with the suffix -on or -son sometimes used in the former French nicknames. The Middle English form was Alisoun. The variant spelling Allison is the most common form in the United States. Other variations include Alisson, Allisson, Allyson, Allysson, Alyson, Alysson, Alicen and Alycen, with nicknames Allie, Alley, Alie, Ali, Ally, Aly, Al, Aley and Alli. Allison also has separate, disputed roots as a family name.

Surname: Bailes

English

Bailes is an English-language surname. People with the name include: Alfred Shrapnell Bailes (1849–1928), Australian politician Alyson Bailes (1949–2016), British diplomat Barclay Bailes (1883–1955), Australian footballer Ernest Bailes (born 1982), American politician Ernie Bailes (1888–1964), Australian footballer Julian Edwin Bailes Sr. (1915–2010), American judge Margaret Bailes (born 1951), American athlete Scott Bailes (born 1961), American baseball player Bayles (name), another surname Bales, another surname Jerry Bails (1933–2006), American popular culturist and champion of comic books

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Alison is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Alison by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Alison Bailes

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Alison Bailes:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Alison?
The first name Alison originates from French. Alison is a female given name in English-speaking countries. It was originally a medieval French nickname for Alis / Alys, an old form of Alice derived with the suffix -on or -son sometimes used in the former French nicknames. The Middle English form was Alisoun. The variant spelling Allison is the most common form in the United States. Other variations include Alisson, Allisson, Allyson, Allysson, Alyson, Alysson, Alicen and Alycen, with nicknames Allie, Alley, Alie, Ali, Ally, Aly, Al, Aley and Alli. Allison also has separate, disputed roots as a family name.
When was Alison most popular?
The name Alison reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bailes?
The surname Bailes originates from English. Bailes is an English-language surname. People with the name include: Alfred Shrapnell Bailes (1849–1928), Australian politician Alyson Bailes (1949–2016), British diplomat Barclay Bailes (1883–1955), Australian footballer Ernest Bailes (born 1982), American politician Ernie Bailes (1888–1964), Australian footballer Julian Edwin Bailes Sr. (1915–2010), American judge Margaret Bailes (born 1951), American athlete Scott Bailes (born 1961), American baseball player Bayles (name), another surname Bales, another surname Jerry Bails (1933–2006), American popular culturist and champion of comic books
What are the origins of the name Alison Bailes?
The name Alison Bailes combines two different traditions: the first name Alison has French roots, while the surname Bailes originates from English.
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