Noble kind
A variant of Alison, which originated as a French diminutive of Alice. It ultimately derives from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning noble type or of noble character.
Less common today
Allyson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #186 in 1998.
Most decorated American track and field athlete in Olympic history
Former U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
