Alison Rawlings

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alison Rawlings — French
78K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alison Rawlings 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 Rawlings: Angela Rawlings (born 1978), Canadian author and poet (also known as "a.rawlings") Archibald Rawlings (1891–1952), English footballer Barney Rawlings (1920–2004), American bomber pilot in World War II Bec Rawlings (born 1989), Australian mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer Bernard Rawlings (Royal Navy officer) (1889–1962), British admiral of World War II Brady Rawlings (born 1981), Australian rules footballer David Rawlings (born 1969), American guitar player Donnell Rawlings (born 1968), American actor and comedian Doug Rawlings (born 1964), Australian rugby league footballer Edmund C. 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: Rawlings

English

Angela Rawlings (born 1978), Canadian author and poet (also known as "a.rawlings") Archibald Rawlings (1891–1952), English footballer Barney Rawlings (1920–2004), American bomber pilot in World War II Bec Rawlings (born 1989), Australian mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer Bernard Rawlings (Royal Navy officer) (1889–1962), British admiral of World War II Brady Rawlings (born 1981), Australian rules footballer David Rawlings (born 1969), American guitar player Donnell Rawlings (born 1968), American actor and comedian Doug Rawlings (born 1964), Australian rugby league footballer Edmund C.

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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 Rawlings

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 Rawlings:

11
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Rawlings?
The surname Rawlings originates from English. Angela Rawlings (born 1978), Canadian author and poet (also known as "a.rawlings") Archibald Rawlings (1891–1952), English footballer Barney Rawlings (1920–2004), American bomber pilot in World War II Bec Rawlings (born 1989), Australian mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer Bernard Rawlings (Royal Navy officer) (1889–1962), British admiral of World War II Brady Rawlings (born 1981), Australian rules footballer David Rawlings (born 1969), American guitar player Donnell Rawlings (born 1968), American actor and comedian Doug Rawlings (born 1964), Australian rugby league footballer Edmund C.
What are the origins of the name Alison Rawlings?
The name Alison Rawlings combines two different traditions: the first name Alison has French roots, while the surname Rawlings originates from English.
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