Allister
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Allister
Allister is a variant spelling of Alistair or Alastair, which derived from the Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander. The name ultimately traces back to Greek origins meaning "defender of mankind." This spelling with double 'l' emerged as an Anglicized version that maintains the name's distinguished Scottish heritage while being somewhat easier to pronounce and spell for English speakers. Allister conveys strength, nobility, and protection. The name has maintained steady but modest popularity, appealing to parents seeking a name with classic appeal that isn't overly common. Notable bearers include various politicians, athletes, and fictional characters, contributing to its image as a name with substance and character. Its sound is strong yet sophisticated.
Allister is also given to girls.
Pronounced AL-is-ter.
As of October 2026, Allister ranked #2995 for boys in US births in 2025 and #14688 for girls in US births in 2014 SSA, peaked at #1999 for boys in 2021.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,092 | 36 | 18.7 |
| 2015 | #2,644 | 46 | 24 |
| 2016 | #2,134 | 65 | 34.3 |
| 2017 | #2,419 | 53 | 28.6 |
| 2018 | #2,580 | 49 | 27 |
| 2019 | #2,215 | 63 | 35.1 |
| 2020 | #2,190 | 63 | 36.5 |
| 2021 | #1,999 | 74 | 42.3 |
| 2022 | #2,020 | 75 | 43 |
| 2023 | #2,615 | 50 | 29.2 |
| 2024 | #2,589 | 51 | 29.6 |
| 2025 | #2,995 | 41 | 24 |
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