Allison Crossley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Allison Crossley — noble
143K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Allison Crossley is a name that combines French origins. The first name Allison 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 Crossley: Crossley is a surname of Old English origin deriving from two locations called Crossley in West Yorkshire. Aaron Crossley, American politician Ada Crossley (1874–1929), Australian singer Alfred Crossley (1839–1877), English natural history collector in Madagascar Andrew Crossley, British solicitor, partner in closed law firm ACS:Law Anthony Crossley (1903–1939), British writer and Conservative Party politician Bob Crossley (1912–2010), English abstract artist Bryn Crossley (1958–2018), Welsh jockey Callie Crossley, American journalist, host of "The Callie Crossley Show" Christie Raleigh Crossl. Allison is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 143K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Allison reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Allison

Meaning: noble

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: Crossley

English

Crossley is a surname of Old English origin deriving from two locations called Crossley in West Yorkshire. Aaron Crossley, American politician Ada Crossley (1874–1929), Australian singer Alfred Crossley (1839–1877), English natural history collector in Madagascar Andrew Crossley, British solicitor, partner in closed law firm ACS:Law Anthony Crossley (1903–1939), British writer and Conservative Party politician Bob Crossley (1912–2010), English abstract artist Bryn Crossley (1958–2018), Welsh jockey Callie Crossley, American journalist, host of "The Callie Crossley Show" Christie Raleigh Crossl.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Allison is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Allison by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Allison Crossley

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 Allison Crossley:

9
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Allison?
The first name Allison 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 Allison most popular?
The name Allison reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Crossley?
The surname Crossley originates from English. Crossley is a surname of Old English origin deriving from two locations called Crossley in West Yorkshire. Aaron Crossley, American politician Ada Crossley (1874–1929), Australian singer Alfred Crossley (1839–1877), English natural history collector in Madagascar Andrew Crossley, British solicitor, partner in closed law firm ACS:Law Anthony Crossley (1903–1939), British writer and Conservative Party politician Bob Crossley (1912–2010), English abstract artist Bryn Crossley (1958–2018), Welsh jockey Callie Crossley, American journalist, host of "The Callie Crossley Show" Christie Raleigh Crossl.
What are the origins of the name Allison Crossley?
The name Allison Crossley combines two different traditions: the first name Allison has French roots, while the surname Crossley originates from English.
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