Alyster Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Alyster means 'defender of men'.
Meaning of the Name Alyster
Alyster is a variant spelling of the name Alastair, which is derived from the Greek name Alexandros. It is composed of the elements 'alexein' meaning 'to defend' and 'andros' meaning 'man'. Therefore, the name Alastair carries the meaning of 'defender of men'. The name has Scottish origins and is often associated with bravery and strength.
Popularity of the Name Alyster
The popularity for the name Alyster peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 9 births, which ranked number 18,588 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Alyster had the most male births in 2022 with 9, which ranked number 8,256 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Alyster has increased sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 9 births, an increase of 80.00%. Among males, Alyster has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 9 births, an increase of 80.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Alyster
- 10 Year Trend of Alyster: 80.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Alyster: 80.00%
Popularity of Alyster by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Alyster. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Alyster in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Alyster is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Alyster
- Total Births of Alyster: 10 (6.05%)
- Male Births of Alyster: 10 (6.05%)
Given the upward trend of Alyster over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.05% increase in total births, for a total of 10 births in 2024. Male births for Alyster have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 10 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.05%.