Alison Thibodeaux

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alison Thibodeaux — French
78K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alison Thibodeaux 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 Thibodeaux: Bannon Goforth Thibodeaux (1812–1866), member of the United States House of Representatives who represented Louisiana, 1845–1849 Henry S. Thibodaux (1769–1827), former governor of Louisiana James C. Thibodeaux (1911–2004), African-American photographer, painter, stage actor, and educator Jourdan Thibodeaux (born 1986), American Cajun music fiddler and singer Kathy Thibodeaux (born 1956), American ballet dancer and co-founder of Ballet Magnificat! Kayvon Thibodeaux (born 2000), American football player Keith Thibodeaux (born 1950), actor and musician Keith Thibodeaux (American football) (born 1. 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: Thibodeaux

English

Bannon Goforth Thibodeaux (1812–1866), member of the United States House of Representatives who represented Louisiana, 1845–1849 Henry S. Thibodaux (1769–1827), former governor of Louisiana James C. Thibodeaux (1911–2004), African-American photographer, painter, stage actor, and educator Jourdan Thibodeaux (born 1986), American Cajun music fiddler and singer Kathy Thibodeaux (born 1956), American ballet dancer and co-founder of Ballet Magnificat! Kayvon Thibodeaux (born 2000), American football player Keith Thibodeaux (born 1950), actor and musician Keith Thibodeaux (American football) (born 1.

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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 Thibodeaux

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 Thibodeaux:

8
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

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

4
Personality Number

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

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 Thibodeaux?
The surname Thibodeaux originates from English. Bannon Goforth Thibodeaux (1812–1866), member of the United States House of Representatives who represented Louisiana, 1845–1849 Henry S. Thibodaux (1769–1827), former governor of Louisiana James C. Thibodeaux (1911–2004), African-American photographer, painter, stage actor, and educator Jourdan Thibodeaux (born 1986), American Cajun music fiddler and singer Kathy Thibodeaux (born 1956), American ballet dancer and co-founder of Ballet Magnificat! Kayvon Thibodeaux (born 2000), American football player Keith Thibodeaux (born 1950), actor and musician Keith Thibodeaux (American football) (born 1.
What are the origins of the name Alison Thibodeaux?
The name Alison Thibodeaux combines two different traditions: the first name Alison has French roots, while the surname Thibodeaux originates from English.
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