73
Health
73
Cheerfulness
63
Success
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
63
Morality
41▼
Health
73▲
Warmth
62
Cheerfulness
73
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
29♀
Alison Name Personality
Alison radiates confidence and vitality. This name evokes someone athletic, self-assured, and physically capable. With exceptionally strong health (73/100) paired with equally impressive cheerfulness (73/100), Alison creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Alison is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 62/100 across all five personality dimensions.
Community Ratings
Classic6.5
Mature4.8
Formal6.3
Upper Class6.1
Urban3.2
Wholesome7.3
Strong5.0
Refined7.4
Strange5.6
Simple6.7
Serious6.1
Nerdy6.1
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 376 ratings.
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Famous People Named Alison
- Alison KraussBluegrass singer, 27 Grammy Awards
- Alison BrieActress, GLOW, Community
- Alison BechdelCartoonist, Bechdel Test creator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alison
What does the name Alison say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Alison scores highest in Health (73/100) and lowest in Morality (41/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in health and low in morality.
Is Alison a girl name?▾
Alison is a girl name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (63), Warmth (62), Morality (41), Health (73), and Cheerfulness (73).
What is the Success rating for the name Alison?▾
Alison has a Success rating of 63 out of 100, which is considered high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Alison sound?▾
Alison has a Warmth rating of 62 out of 100, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Alison compare to other names?▾
Alison's strongest dimension is Health at 73/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Alison with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Alison?▾
Notable people named Alison include Alison Krauss, Alison Brie and Alison Bechdel. Name Halo lists 3 famous Alisons with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.