Calister
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Calister first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 5 babies have been named Calister in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calister is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #44,356 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #44,356
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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"cart driver (from Carter surname)"
#44,468 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"Slender, narrow; from Irish caol"
#44,276 in US
Old English gull origin
"sea bird"
#44,489 in US
Hebrew origin
"shortened form of Yahweh"
#44,502 in US
Semitic origin
"divine assistance"
#44,379 in US
Old English origin
"son of Hudd"
#44,497 in US
Japanese pop culture origin
"hello (informal greeting association)"
#44,494 in US
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About the Name Calister
Calister is a boy name .
Calister is currently ranked #44,356 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calister include Cal, Cay, Calie, and Caliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Calister include Calix, Calian, Calihan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis