Alison facts for kids

Alison is a popular girl's name with many different spellings. It comes from a very old language called Norman, which was spoken in medieval times. The name Alison actually comes from the name Alice. People first started using the name Alison in Scotland way back in the 1100s.

A common way to spell it is Allison. This spelling was quite popular for girls in the United States. It was the 228th most popular name in 1990. Later, between 2005 and the early 2010s, it became even more popular, ranking as the 45th most common name for girls.

The name Allison has also been used for powerful weather events called tropical storms. These storms happened in 1989, 1995, and 2001. The tropical storm in 2001 was very strong and caused a lot of damage. Because of how severe it was, the name Allison was "retired" for storms the next year. This means it won't be used again for future tropical storms.

Places Named Alison

The name Alison, or variations of it, can be found in different places around the world. These locations often get their names from people or historical events.

Locations in Australia

• Alison, New South Wales

Locations in Canada

• Alison Sound, an inlet on the Central Coast of British Columbia. An inlet is a small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river that extends into the land.
• Point Alison, Alberta, a summer village in Alberta. A summer village is a type of small community, often used for vacations.

Alison in Music

The name Alison has inspired many songs and even an album. Musicians often use names in their titles to tell stories or describe characters.

Songs with "Alison" in the Title

• "Alison", a song released in 1994 by the band Slowdive.
• "Alison" (song), a well-known song by the artist Elvis Costello.
• "Alison", a song by the French former child pop star Jordy Lemoine.
• "Alison Hell", a song by the band Annihilator.
• "Alison's Starting To Happen", a song by The Lemonheads from their album It's a Shame about Ray.
• "Alison's the Bomb", a song by The Huntingtons.

Albums with "Alison" in the Title

• Alison, also known as Excuse Me, an album from 1975 by the Australian singer Alison MacCallum.

Other Uses of Alison

Beyond names of people, places, and music, "Alison" can also refer to other things.

Plants

• Sweet Alison, a type of flowering plant. It is known for its small, often white or purple, fragrant flowers.