Names / Allison
Is Allison a first name or a last name?
Allison is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others. It is mostly a family name in the United Kingdom.
How to address someone called Allison
- United States. Allison is used both ways: about 52,701 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 295,438 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Canada. Allison is used both ways: 37% of people from Canada with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- United Kingdom. Allison is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Allison or Dear Ms. Allison.
- Australia. Allison is used both ways: 37% of people from Australia with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
Not sure which part of a full name is which? Check the full name with the country where the person is based.
Allison by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Allison as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (669 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 134 | 261 | 34% |
| Canada | 38 | 66 | 37% |
| United Kingdom | 57 | 12 | 83% |
| Australia | 10 | 17 | 37% |
| New Zealand | 12 | 11 | 52% |
| Peru | 3 | 9 | 25% |
| France | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Jamaica | 1 | 2 | 33% |
| South Africa | 2 | 1 | 67% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Allison in the United States
- As a surname: about 52,701 people in the 2010 census, rank 646 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 295,438 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 99% of them girls.
Allison as a given name: men or women?
About 87% of people with Allison as a given name in Wikidata are women, and 99% of US babies given the name. This describes the name, not any one person: it is not a safe basis for Mr. or Ms., and the full name without a title is always polite.
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