Alison Byerly

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alison Byerly — French
78K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alison Byerly 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 Byerly: Alice Sudduth Byerly (1855–1904), temperance activist Alison Byerly (born 1961), American educator Bud Byerly (1920–2012), American baseball player Chester Byerly (1918–1984), American politician Hayden Byerly (born 2000), American child actor Kathleen Byerly (1944–2020), United States Navy officer Perry Byerly (1897–1978), American seismologist Robert Byerly (1916–1945), American-born Canadian soldier who was a spy for the British SOE during World War II Mount Byerly, Antarctic mountain named for Perry Byerly Byerly House, historic house in Pennsylvania, United States 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: Byerly

English

Alice Sudduth Byerly (1855–1904), temperance activist Alison Byerly (born 1961), American educator Bud Byerly (1920–2012), American baseball player Chester Byerly (1918–1984), American politician Hayden Byerly (born 2000), American child actor Kathleen Byerly (1944–2020), United States Navy officer Perry Byerly (1897–1978), American seismologist Robert Byerly (1916–1945), American-born Canadian soldier who was a spy for the British SOE during World War II Mount Byerly, Antarctic mountain named for Perry Byerly Byerly House, historic house in Pennsylvania, United States

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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 Byerly

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 Byerly:

4
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

1
Personality Number

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

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 Byerly?
The surname Byerly originates from English. Alice Sudduth Byerly (1855–1904), temperance activist Alison Byerly (born 1961), American educator Bud Byerly (1920–2012), American baseball player Chester Byerly (1918–1984), American politician Hayden Byerly (born 2000), American child actor Kathleen Byerly (1944–2020), United States Navy officer Perry Byerly (1897–1978), American seismologist Robert Byerly (1916–1945), American-born Canadian soldier who was a spy for the British SOE during World War II Mount Byerly, Antarctic mountain named for Perry Byerly Byerly House, historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
What are the origins of the name Alison Byerly?
The name Alison Byerly combines two different traditions: the first name Alison has French roots, while the surname Byerly originates from English.
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