Alison Paulin

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alison Paulin — French
78K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alison Paulin 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 Paulin: Paulin is a French masculine given name and surname. People with the surname Paulin Donald Paulin, American businessman and politician Georges Paulin (1902–42), French car designer and wartime resistance fighter Scott Paulin (born 1950), American actor and television director Tom Paulin (born 1949), Northern Irish poet and critic Viveca Paulin (born 1969), Swedish actress People with the given name Paulin Paulin Bordeleau (born 1953), Canadian ice hockey player Paulin Dhëmbi (born 1979), Albanian footballer Paulin Freitas (1909–1989), Togolese politician Jean-Baptiste Paulin Guérin (1783–1855). 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: Paulin

French

Paulin is a French masculine given name and surname. People with the surname Paulin Donald Paulin, American businessman and politician Georges Paulin (1902–42), French car designer and wartime resistance fighter Scott Paulin (born 1950), American actor and television director Tom Paulin (born 1949), Northern Irish poet and critic Viveca Paulin (born 1969), Swedish actress People with the given name Paulin Paulin Bordeleau (born 1953), Canadian ice hockey player Paulin Dhëmbi (born 1979), Albanian footballer Paulin Freitas (1909–1989), Togolese politician Jean-Baptiste Paulin Guérin (1783–1855).

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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 Paulin

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 Paulin:

8
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Paulin?
The surname Paulin originates from French. Paulin is a French masculine given name and surname. People with the surname Paulin Donald Paulin, American businessman and politician Georges Paulin (1902–42), French car designer and wartime resistance fighter Scott Paulin (born 1950), American actor and television director Tom Paulin (born 1949), Northern Irish poet and critic Viveca Paulin (born 1969), Swedish actress People with the given name Paulin Paulin Bordeleau (born 1953), Canadian ice hockey player Paulin Dhëmbi (born 1979), Albanian footballer Paulin Freitas (1909–1989), Togolese politician Jean-Baptiste Paulin Guérin (1783–1855).
How common is the surname Paulin?
The surname Paulin is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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