Allister
Anglicized from Alasdair, the Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander
Every Allister since 1925 — 1,256 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Allister
Allister is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,995 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1925, 1,256 American babies have been named Allister. Its peak came in 2022, when 76 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 Allister stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Allister year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 41 | #2,995 |
| 2024 | — | — | 51 | #2,595 |
| 2023 | — | — | 50 | #2,617 |
| 2022 | — | — | 76 | #2,000 |
| 2021 | — | — | 74 | #2,000 |
| 2020 | — | — | 63 | #2,190 |
| 2019 | — | — | 63 | #2,216 |
| 2018 | — | — | 49 | #2,580 |
| 2017 | — | — | 54 | #2,390 |
| 2016 | — | — | 65 | #2,134 |
| 2015 | — | — | 46 | #2,644 |
| 2014 | 6 | #14,693 | 36 | #3,092 |
| 2013 | — | — | 40 | #2,849 |
| 2012 | — | — | 31 | #3,453 |
| 2011 | — | — | 35 | #3,169 |
| 2010 | — | — | 28 | #3,712 |
| 2009 | — | — | 31 | #3,477 |
| 2008 | — | — | 19 | #4,906 |
| 2007 | — | — | 21 | #4,502 |
| 2006 | — | — | 22 | #4,226 |
| 2005 | — | — | 18 | #4,633 |
| 2004 | — | — | 13 | #5,826 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #7,872 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,067 |
| 2001 | — | — | 12 | #5,680 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,583 |
| 1995 | — | — | 15 | #4,059 |
| 1990 | — | — | 12 | #4,414 |
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| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,484 |
| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,286 |
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| 1925 | — | — | 6 | #3,748 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Allister mean?
Anglicized from Alasdair, the Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander
How popular is the name Allister in 2025?
Allister ranked #2,995 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Allister?
1,256 babies have been named Allister in the United States since 1925, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Allister most popular?
Allister peaked in 2022, when 76 newborns received the name.
Is Allister a boy or girl name?
Allister is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Allister rising or falling?
Allister is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.