Allister
Allister is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Defender of men or helper of humanity.
Origin and history
Allister is a Scottish variant of Alistair, which derives from the Greek name Alexander. It carries the traditional meaning of defender of men. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steadily used choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,250 babies in the United States have been named Allister since 1880. It ranks #3448 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1572.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.9 %)
- TX (23.9 %)
- FL (9.7 %)
- OH (8.2 %)
- GA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 21 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 77 |
| 1980-1990 | 75 |
| 1990-2000 | 101 |
| 2000-2010 | 169 |
| 2010-2019 | 447 |
| 2020-2029 | 355 |
Famous people named Allister
- Allister Coetzee: Rugby Coach, Rugby Player
- Allister Carter: Snooker Player
Nicknames
Al, Alie, Ally
Fun facts
- Allister developed as an Anglicized spelling of the Gaelic name Alasdair, which stems from Alexander.
- While historically rare in the U.S., it has seen a mild increase in usage in recent years.