Aleister
Aleister is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Aleister is an Anglicized spelling variation of the Gaelic name Alistair, which itself derives from Alexander. The name ultimately traces back to the Greek name Alexandros. In the United States, it remains a rare given name that has seen a slight increase in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
653 babies in the United States have been named Aleister since 1880. It ranks #4023 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1643.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.7 %)
- TX (28.7 %)
- OH (14.9 %)
- IN (5.9 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 81 |
| 2010-2019 | 282 |
| 2020-2029 | 284 |
Famous people named Aleister
- Aleister Crowley: Occultist, Author
- Aleister Black: Professional Wrestler
Nicknames
Al, Alec, Albie
Fun facts
- Aleister is a variant spelling of Alistair, which was used in Scotland to adapt the classical name Alexander into Gaelic.
- The spelling gained public recognition in the early 20th century through English occultist and writer Aleister Crowley.