Allister
Boy name · 80 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Allister: 80 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 10 births in 1974.
The name Allister is a Scottish variant of Alexander, ultimately from the Greek *Alexandros*, meaning 'defender of men', and is the Anglicized form of the Gaelic Alasdair. The most prominent modern bearer is English snooker player Allister Carter, a two-time World Championship runner-up, while the name also appears historically in the Scottish clan surname MacAlister, meaning 'son of Allister'. No major place bears the name itself, but it shares its etymological root with many places called Alexandria around the world. Unlike the more common spelling Alistair, Allister retains a double 'l' and 's' that echo its Gaelic origins, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name steeped in Scottish heritage with a familiar, protective meaning at its heart.
Boy 19 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 197410 babies
- Latest (2013)
- #6873 babies
- Total births
- 80since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y