Lister
Pronunciation: [ l-IHST-er ]
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Lister first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 10 babies have been named Lister in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lister is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,617 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,617
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lister
Lister is a boy name .
Lister is currently ranked #34,617 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lister include Lis, List, Listy, Listie, Liy, Liie, and Liskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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