Alison Parris

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alison Parris — French
78K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alison Parris 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 Parris: Parris Afton Bonds, American novelist Parris Campbell (born 1997), American football player Parris Duffus (born 1970), retired American ice hockey goaltender Parris Glendening (born 1942), American politician Parris Goebel (born 1991), New Zealand-born choreographer, director, singer, dancer, actress of Samoan descent Parris Mosteller (born 2001), American child actor Surname Amanda Parris, Canadian broadcaster and writer Edmund Thomas Parris (1793–1873), English painter Patricia Parris (born 1950), American voice actress Rachel Parris (born 1984), British comedian and musician Rebecca Parris . 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: Parris

English

Parris Afton Bonds, American novelist Parris Campbell (born 1997), American football player Parris Duffus (born 1970), retired American ice hockey goaltender Parris Glendening (born 1942), American politician Parris Goebel (born 1991), New Zealand-born choreographer, director, singer, dancer, actress of Samoan descent Parris Mosteller (born 2001), American child actor Surname Amanda Parris, Canadian broadcaster and writer Edmund Thomas Parris (1793–1873), English painter Patricia Parris (born 1950), American voice actress Rachel Parris (born 1984), British comedian and musician Rebecca Parris .

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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:

1900s
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Notable People Named Alison Parris

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 Parris:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Parris?
The surname Parris originates from English. Parris Afton Bonds, American novelist Parris Campbell (born 1997), American football player Parris Duffus (born 1970), retired American ice hockey goaltender Parris Glendening (born 1942), American politician Parris Goebel (born 1991), New Zealand-born choreographer, director, singer, dancer, actress of Samoan descent Parris Mosteller (born 2001), American child actor Surname Amanda Parris, Canadian broadcaster and writer Edmund Thomas Parris (1793–1873), English painter Patricia Parris (born 1950), American voice actress Rachel Parris (born 1984), British comedian and musician Rebecca Parris .
What are the origins of the name Alison Parris?
The name Alison Parris combines two different traditions: the first name Alison has French roots, while the surname Parris originates from English.
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