Allison Sabin

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Allison Sabin — noble
143K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Allison Sabin 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 Sabin: Sabin is the surname of the following people Albert Sabin (1906–1993), Polish-American medical researcher who developed an oral polio vaccine; President of the Weizmann Institute of Science Alvah Sabin (1793–1885), American politician Alec Sabin (born 1947), British actor Alfred Sabin (1905–1982), English footballer Andrew Sabin (born 1958), British sculptor Arthur Knowles Sabin (1879–1959), British writer, poet and printer Cédric Sabin (born 1979), French football forward Chauncey Brewer Sabin (1824–1890), United States federal judge Chris Sabin (born 1982), American professional wrestler Dan. 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: Sabin

French

Sabin is the surname of the following people Albert Sabin (1906–1993), Polish-American medical researcher who developed an oral polio vaccine; President of the Weizmann Institute of Science Alvah Sabin (1793–1885), American politician Alec Sabin (born 1947), British actor Alfred Sabin (1905–1982), English footballer Andrew Sabin (born 1958), British sculptor Arthur Knowles Sabin (1879–1959), British writer, poet and printer Cédric Sabin (born 1979), French football forward Chauncey Brewer Sabin (1824–1890), United States federal judge Chris Sabin (born 1982), American professional wrestler Dan.

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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 Sabin

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 Sabin:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Soul Urge Number

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

2
Personality Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

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 Sabin?
The surname Sabin originates from French. Sabin is the surname of the following people Albert Sabin (1906–1993), Polish-American medical researcher who developed an oral polio vaccine; President of the Weizmann Institute of Science Alvah Sabin (1793–1885), American politician Alec Sabin (born 1947), British actor Alfred Sabin (1905–1982), English footballer Andrew Sabin (born 1958), British sculptor Arthur Knowles Sabin (1879–1959), British writer, poet and printer Cédric Sabin (born 1979), French football forward Chauncey Brewer Sabin (1824–1890), United States federal judge Chris Sabin (born 1982), American professional wrestler Dan.
How common is the surname Sabin?
The surname Sabin is shared by approximately 5K people worldwide.
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