boy's name
Wister
WIS-ter (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 85
Wister is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1957 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 1923, when 10 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.
Wister Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 25 |
| 1920s | 34 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 11 |
How Popular Is Wister?
In 1957, Wister 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 Wister
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wister Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wister over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wister
- English WIS-ter
Sibling Names for Wister
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wister — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wister
How popular is the name Wister?
In 1957, Wister 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 Wister a girl's or a boy's name?
Wister is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wister?
Wister has 2 syllables.
When was Wister most popular?
Wister peaked in 1923, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.