boy's name
Lister
LISS-ter (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 128
Lister is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1962 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1928, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lister Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 32 |
| 1920s | 56 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Lister?
In 1962, Lister was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lister
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lister Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lister over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lister
- English LISS-ter
Sibling Names for Lister
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lister — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lister
How popular is the name Lister?
In 1962, Lister was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lister a girl's or a boy's name?
Lister is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lister?
Lister has 2 syllables.
When was Lister most popular?
Lister peaked in 1928, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.