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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Allister — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Allistair|Allistor
ScottishBoy→ Stable

Allister

AL-uh-ster · 3 syllables

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#2589
→ Stable
#2589
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 21
Peak rank
#1999 in 2021
5yr change
+26 ranks
Birth frequency
1.4 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2589 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Scottish boy names
Allister

Popularity score: 21  ·  SSA Rank: #2589

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+26 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ScottishClassicStrong3-syllableGreek RootDefenderProtectiveMasculineHistoricalRare
Character
strong defenderloyal protectornoble spiritsteadfast courageindependent thinker
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Allisters

strategicinfluentialarticulatedrivencontroversial
STRONG
High confidence

Allister is a Scottish boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #2589 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +26 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2589 · very rare
Allister at a Glance
Meaning:Scottish form of Alexander, from Greek 'alexandros' meaning 'defender of men'. A strong, protective name with historical Scottish clan significance.
Language root:Greek · Scottish Gaelic
Peak rank:#1999 in 2021
5yr change:+26 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Allister MacKenzie
Golf course architect
Similar Sound
AlastairAlexanderAlistairAllasterAlaricAdrian◈
Similar Style
MalcolmDuncanHamishLachlan◈Callum◈Angus
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Allister
Finlay◈Rowan◈IslaSkye◈EuanCatriona
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↑↑ Surging
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↑ Rising
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↑ Rising
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↓ Fading
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Allister illustration
Name Intelligence
Allister · Overview
Summary

Allister is a Scottish boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #2589 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Allister scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Classic · Strong character
Allister carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
allister.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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