Boy nameCurrently #905 in the USSteady
Alistair
//ˈælɪˌstɛɹ//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20248 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
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Alistair's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Alistair |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 30 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 42 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 71 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 90 |
| 2010 | 81 |
| 2011 | 108 |
| 2012 | 126 |
| 2013 | 132 |
| 2014 | 179 |
| 2015 | 197 |
| 2016 | 247 |
| 2017 | 225 |
| 2018 | 205 |
| 2019 | 221 |
| 2020 | 226 |
| 2021 | 255 |
| 2022 | 248 |
| 2023 | 250 |
| 2024 | 257 |
Alistair through the decades
- Alistair peaked in 2024, when 257 babies were named Alistair in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Alistair has risen 145% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Alistair currently ranks #905 in the US and is holding steady.