NAME PROFILE
Allister
A compound name derived from Jon, meaning 'God is gracious,' and Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?'; this name represents a personality that is both deeply compassionate and remarkably strong, embodying a balanced spirit of grace and resilience.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,256 |
| Gender | Male (10% / 90%) |
| Peak year | 2016 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2009 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 35%CA — 35%OH — 12%FL — 12%NC — 6%
Notable People
Jon-Michael Ecker (Actor, Queen of the South) · Jon Michael Hill (Actor, Elementary) · Jon Michael Davis (Producer, The Sandlot) · Jon Michael Miller (Astrophysicist, Black Hole Research) · Jon-Michael William (Musician, Alternative Rock Artist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JonJonnyMikeMikeyMJ
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