Alister Name Popularity and Statistics
Alister is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Alister?
Alister is spelled A-L-I-S-T-E-R. The name has 7 letters.
Alister Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,688
Recorded Births97
- Boys usage fell 38 places to #1,688 and recorded 5 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Alister Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 97 | #1,688 |
| 2024 | Boys | 102 | #1,650 |
| 2023 | Boys | 99 | #1,701 |
| 2022 | Boys | 141 | #1,330 |
| 2021 | Boys | 91 | #1,763 |
| 2020 | Boys | 106 | #1,556 |
| 2019 | Boys | 93 | #1,698 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 93 | #1,687 |
| 2017 | Boys | 110 | #1,510 |
| 2016 | Boys | 102 | #1,599 |
| 2015 | Boys | 82 | #1,815 |
| 2014 | Boys | 60 | #2,230 |
| 2013 | Boys | 57 | #2,250 |
| 2012 | Boys | 52 | #2,415 |
| 2011 | Boys | 57 | #2,261 |
| 2010 | Boys | 30 | #3,531 |
| 2009 | Boys | 30 | #3,551 |
| 2008 | Boys | 30 | #3,561 |
| 2007 | Boys | 22 | #4,375 |
| 2006 | Boys | 19 | #4,675 |
| 2005 | Boys | 16 | #5,034 |
| 2004 | Boys | 13 | #5,813 |
| 2003 | Boys | 12 | #5,877 |
When Was Alister Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
141 recorded births
National rank #1,330
2017 · Boys
110 recorded births
National rank #1,510
2020 · Boys
106 recorded births
National rank #1,556
2024 · Boys
102 recorded births
National rank #1,650
Where Alister Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IN | #949 | 5 |
| OH | #1,267 | 5 |
| CA | #1,299 | 14 |
| TX | #1,555 | 11 |