Allison Gilman

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Allison Gilman — noble
143K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Allison Gilman 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 Gilman: Surname Alfred G. Gilman (1941–2015), Nobel Prize–winning scientist Alfred Gilman Sr. (1908–1984), American pharmacologist Alohi Gilman (born 1997), American football player Anne Gilman (born 1953), American artist Arthur Gilman (1821–1882), Boston architect Arthur Gilman (educator) (1837–1909), American educator from Massachusetts Benjamin Gilman (1922–2016), American politician from New York Benjamin Ives Gilman (1852–1933), American museum curator Benjamin Ives Gilman (1766) (1766–1833), American shipbuilder and politician from Ohio Billy Gilman (born 1988), country singer Caroline Howard G. 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: Gilman

English

Surname Alfred G. Gilman (1941–2015), Nobel Prize–winning scientist Alfred Gilman Sr. (1908–1984), American pharmacologist Alohi Gilman (born 1997), American football player Anne Gilman (born 1953), American artist Arthur Gilman (1821–1882), Boston architect Arthur Gilman (educator) (1837–1909), American educator from Massachusetts Benjamin Gilman (1922–2016), American politician from New York Benjamin Ives Gilman (1852–1933), American museum curator Benjamin Ives Gilman (1766) (1766–1833), American shipbuilder and politician from Ohio Billy Gilman (born 1988), country singer Caroline Howard G.

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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 Gilman

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 Gilman:

3
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

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 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 Gilman?
The surname Gilman originates from English. Surname Alfred G. Gilman (1941–2015), Nobel Prize–winning scientist Alfred Gilman Sr. (1908–1984), American pharmacologist Alohi Gilman (born 1997), American football player Anne Gilman (born 1953), American artist Arthur Gilman (1821–1882), Boston architect Arthur Gilman (educator) (1837–1909), American educator from Massachusetts Benjamin Gilman (1922–2016), American politician from New York Benjamin Ives Gilman (1852–1933), American museum curator Benjamin Ives Gilman (1766) (1766–1833), American shipbuilder and politician from Ohio Billy Gilman (born 1988), country singer Caroline Howard G.
What are the origins of the name Allison Gilman?
The name Allison Gilman combines two different traditions: the first name Allison has French roots, while the surname Gilman originates from English.
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