Alistair
- Meaning
- Defending men
- Pronunciation
- AL-uh-stair
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What does Alistair mean?
Alistair means “defending men”.
Alistair is a spelling of the Scottish Alasdair, a form of Alexander. Alastair is another related spelling.
Nicknames & variations
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How popular is Alistair?
United States · 2025Explore how often Alistair is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #897 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Alistair
- 265 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 3.1% More than 2024
Alistair over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #897 | 265 |
| 2024 | Boys | #909 | 257 |
| 2023 | Boys | #921 | 250 |
| 2022 | Boys | #929 | 248 |
| 2021 | Boys | #902 | 255 |
| 2020 | Boys | #961 | 226 |
| 2019 | Boys | #968 | 221 |
| 2018 | Boys | #1,009 | 205 |
| 2017 | Boys | #929 | 225 |
| 2016 | Boys | #885 | 247 |
| 2015 | Boys | #1,023 | 198 |
| 2014 | Boys | #1,080 | 179 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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