Aleister
From Scottish Gaelic Alasdair, from Norman French Alexandre or Latin Alexander, from Ancient Greek Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros), from ἀλέξω (aléxō, “to defend”) + ἀνδρ-…
Every Aleister since 1997 — 653 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aleister
Aleister is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,943 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 653 American babies have been named Aleister. Its peak came in 2020, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aleister stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aleister year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | #2,943 |
| 2024 | 35 | #3,335 |
| 2023 | 44 | #2,848 |
| 2022 | 48 | #2,719 |
| 2021 | 46 | #2,732 |
| 2020 | 69 | #2,046 |
| 2019 | 61 | #2,265 |
| 2018 | 46 | #2,677 |
| 2017 | 34 | #3,315 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4,203 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,780 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3,901 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,409 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,014 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,683 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,053 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,246 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,207 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,197 |
| 2006 | 11 | #6,921 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,186 |
| 2004 | 10 | #6,992 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8,679 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,367 |
| 2000 | 9 | #6,852 |
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Famous people named Aleister
- Aleister Crowley Occultist · 1875–1947
- Aleister Black Wrestler · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aleister mean?
From Scottish Gaelic Alasdair, from Norman French Alexandre or Latin Alexander, from Ancient Greek Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros), from ἀλέξω (aléxō, “to defend”) + ἀνδρ- (andr-), the stem of ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”).
How popular is the name Aleister in 2025?
Aleister ranked #2,943 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aleister?
653 babies have been named Aleister in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aleister most popular?
Aleister peaked in 2020, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Aleister a boy or girl name?
Aleister is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aleister rising or falling?
Aleister is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aleister?
Well-known people named Aleister include Aleister Crowley (occultist), Aleister Black (wrestler).