Alison Perryman

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alison Perryman — French
78K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alison Perryman 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 Perryman: Bob Perryman (born 1964), American football player Chief Perryman, tribal chief of the Muscogee people Denzel Perryman, American football player Jill Perryman (born 1933), Australian actress and singer Jordan Perryman (born 1999), American football player Lou Perryman (1941–2009), American character actor Margot Perryman (born 1938), British artist Michael Perryman, British astronomer, known for his work leading the Hipparcos and Gaia space astrometric projects Parson Perryman (1888–1966), baseball player Ryan Perryman (born 1976), American basketball player Stephen Perryman (born 1955), Engli. 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: Perryman

English

Bob Perryman (born 1964), American football player Chief Perryman, tribal chief of the Muscogee people Denzel Perryman, American football player Jill Perryman (born 1933), Australian actress and singer Jordan Perryman (born 1999), American football player Lou Perryman (1941–2009), American character actor Margot Perryman (born 1938), British artist Michael Perryman, British astronomer, known for his work leading the Hipparcos and Gaia space astrometric projects Parson Perryman (1888–1966), baseball player Ryan Perryman (born 1976), American basketball player Stephen Perryman (born 1955), Engli.

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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 Perryman

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 Perryman:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Perryman?
The surname Perryman originates from English. Bob Perryman (born 1964), American football player Chief Perryman, tribal chief of the Muscogee people Denzel Perryman, American football player Jill Perryman (born 1933), Australian actress and singer Jordan Perryman (born 1999), American football player Lou Perryman (1941–2009), American character actor Margot Perryman (born 1938), British artist Michael Perryman, British astronomer, known for his work leading the Hipparcos and Gaia space astrometric projects Parson Perryman (1888–1966), baseball player Ryan Perryman (born 1976), American basketball player Stephen Perryman (born 1955), Engli.
What are the origins of the name Alison Perryman?
The name Alison Perryman combines two different traditions: the first name Alison has French roots, while the surname Perryman originates from English.
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