Allison Prince
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Allison Prince 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 Prince: Alan Prince (born 1946), professor of linguistics Alexis Prince (born 1994), American basketball player Ashwell Prince (born 1977), South African cricketer, first non-white man to captain the South African cricket team Bevin Prince (born 1982), American actress Bob Prince (1916–1985), American radio and television sportscaster, and commentator Brooklynn Prince (born 2010), American child actress Charles Prince (born 1950), American former chairman and chief executive of Citigroup Christian Prince (1971–1991), American alumni of Yale Cushing Prince (1745–1827), American politician Cushing Princ. 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: Prince
English
Alan Prince (born 1946), professor of linguistics Alexis Prince (born 1994), American basketball player Ashwell Prince (born 1977), South African cricketer, first non-white man to captain the South African cricket team Bevin Prince (born 1982), American actress Bob Prince (1916–1985), American radio and television sportscaster, and commentator Brooklynn Prince (born 2010), American child actress Charles Prince (born 1950), American former chairman and chief executive of Citigroup Christian Prince (1971–1991), American alumni of Yale Cushing Prince (1745–1827), American politician Cushing Princ.
Geographic Distribution
The first name Allison is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Allison by decade, based on birth registration data:
Numerology
According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Allison Prince:
Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.
Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.
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 Prince?
- The surname Prince originates from English. Alan Prince (born 1946), professor of linguistics Alexis Prince (born 1994), American basketball player Ashwell Prince (born 1977), South African cricketer, first non-white man to captain the South African cricket team Bevin Prince (born 1982), American actress Bob Prince (1916–1985), American radio and television sportscaster, and commentator Brooklynn Prince (born 2010), American child actress Charles Prince (born 1950), American former chairman and chief executive of Citigroup Christian Prince (1971–1991), American alumni of Yale Cushing Prince (1745–1827), American politician Cushing Princ.
- What are the origins of the name Allison Prince?
- The name Allison Prince combines two different traditions: the first name Allison has French roots, while the surname Prince originates from English.