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 births1,256
GenderMale (10% / 90%)
Peak year2016
Peak generationGen A
First recorded2009
Most recent2023
Syllables3
Origin
Comeback nameNo

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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