How Many People Are Named Aleister?
Complete statistics for the name Aleister: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Aleister is a very rare name for boys, with only 606 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 544,816 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 611 under-30, and peaked in popularity in 2020.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 611 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2020Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Aleister Through the Generations
Aleister stands out as a name that's been gaining traction in recent years. With 611 total births recorded since its inception, it's clear that this name is still in its early stages of adoption. The peak year of 2020 saw 69 births, indicating a surge in interest. Currently, all those named Aleister are under 30, suggesting it's a name chosen by younger parents looking for something unique and modern. This trend shows no signs of slowing down, with the average age of Aleister being just 9 years old.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Aleister's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Aleister
How Many People Have the Name Aleister?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 606 people in the United States currently share the name Aleister. That works out to roughly 1 in every 544,816 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Aleister a Common or Rare Name?
Aleister is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Aleister Mean?
Aleister means "modern coinage, evokes mystery" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Aleister in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Aleister Most Popular?
The name Aleister reached peak popularity in 2020, with 69 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Aleister?
Approximately 606 people named Aleister live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 611. That works out to roughly 1 in 544,816 Americans.
Is Aleister a rare name?
Aleister is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 544,816 Americans has this name.
What does the name Aleister mean?
Aleister means "modern coinage, evokes mystery" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Aleister more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Aleister are male and 0% are female.
When was Aleister most popular?
Aleister peaked in 2020 with 69 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.