Holding steady.
Popularity of Liston since 1888
Babies named Liston per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Liston's real moment was 1888.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 123 |
| 1920s | 177 |
| 1930s | 134 |
| 1940s | 117 |
| 1950s | 111 |
| 1960s | 73 |
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 34 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Liston is an exceedingly rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1888 with fewer than 5 births. It has never appeared in the top 1000 names, with its peak year also 1888. The name has remained stable but extremely uncommon, likely never exceeding single-digit annual births. Historically, it has been used almost exclusively for boys. As a surname-turned-first-name, Liston carries an English heritage but lacks widespread familiarity. Its obscurity may appeal to parents seeking a truly distinctive name, though it comes with little established usage or meaning.
Liston is primarily a surname turned given name. The surname likely originates from the village of Liston in Essex, England, meaning 'enclosure or settlement of a man named Lis'. It has been used as a first name rarely, mostly in the United States since the late 19th century.
Sibling names for Liston
Names that share Liston's style, for a brother or sister.
