Alister
- Pronunciation
- [A-lis-ter]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Variant Of Alexander - Defender Of Mankind.
- Origin
- Scottish
Alister Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,561 baby boys have been named Alister. The name peaked in 2022 with 140 US births that year (rank #1340). In 2024, ranked #1648 nationally — 308 places below its 2022 peak.
Top States for Alister
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Alister births are: Texas (131), California (128), Florida (46).
Other Scottish-Origin Names Like Alister
If you like Alister's Scottish origin, consider these related names: Abhainn, Abhainn, Aibne, Acair, Acaiseid, Achaius. Browse all Scottish names →
7-Letter Names Starting with A
Names with Alister's exact length and starting letter: Aaleyah, Aalijah, Aaliyah, Aaralyn, Aarushi.
Quick Facts About Alister
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Alister against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).