Boy nameCurrently #1,648 in the USSteady
Alister
//ˈælɪstɜr//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20227 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Alister's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Alister's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Alister |
|---|---|
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 57 |
| 2012 | 52 |
| 2013 | 57 |
| 2014 | 60 |
| 2015 | 82 |
| 2016 | 102 |
| 2017 | 110 |
| 2018 | 98 |
| 2019 | 93 |
| 2020 | 106 |
| 2021 | 91 |
| 2022 | 140 |
| 2023 | 99 |
| 2024 | 102 |
Alister through the decades
- Alister peaked in 2022, when 140 babies were named Alister in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Alister has risen 174% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Alister currently ranks #1,648 in the US and is holding steady.