Lister

Boy name

Lister has been given to 128 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 1928.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

128

Peak year

1928 (13 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1914

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Lister — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Lesterboy

132,047 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lister.

Olonboy

128 babies since 1914

Atwellboy

128 babies since 1914

Mortboy

129 babies since 1904

Mayfieldboy

129 babies since 1914

Okleyboy

129 babies since 1915

Hisashiboy

129 babies since 1916

Severnboy

126 babies since 1915

Doyeboy

126 babies since 1916

Lister vs Olon ⚖Lister vs Atwell ⚖Lister vs Mort ⚖Lister vs Mayfield ⚖

FAQ

How popular is the name Lister?

Lister has been given to 128 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lister peak?

Lister peaked in 1928, when 13 babies were given the name.

Is Lister a girl or boy name?

Lister is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Lister are boys).

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