Alister
boy name#1688 in 2025Alister entered the US charts in 1924, peaked at #1330 in 2022, ranks #1688 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1924–2025
#1688
rank today
#1330
peak (2022)
97
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4347 |
| 1980s | #5640 |
| 1990s | #6754 |
| 2000s | #5478 |
| 2010s | #2100 |
| 2020s | #1615 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Alister has been most popular in TX, CA, OH.
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Alister are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alister is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alister in 2025?
- Alister ranks #1688 among US boy names in 2025, with 97 babies given the name.
- When was the name Alister most popular?
- Alister peaked in 2022, reaching #1330 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Alister with classmates?
- Alister will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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