Alastair
- Pronunciation
- [A-las-tair]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Defender Of Man
- Origin
- Scottish
Alastair Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,297 baby boys have been named Alastair. The name peaked in 2019 with 62 US births that year (rank #2231). In 2024, ranked #2364 nationally — 133 places below its 2019 peak.
Top States for Alastair
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Alastair births are: California (91), Texas (21), Colorado (5).
Other Scottish-Origin Names Like Alastair
If you like Alastair's Scottish origin, consider these related names: Abhainn, Abhainn, Aibne, Acair, Acaiseid, Achaius. Browse all Scottish names →
8-Letter Names Starting with A
Names with Alastair's exact length and starting letter: Aaleahya, Aarshiya, Abaigael, Abaigeal, Aballach.
Quick Facts About Alastair
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Compare Alastair to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Alastair against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).