Alistair
A boys’ name of Greek origin, meaning defender of men; Scottish form of Alexander.
Babies a year
75
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
#897
up from #905
UK popularity
#517
75 babies · up from #545
How Alistair has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2016 | #883 |
| 2017 | #929 |
| 2019 | #970 |
| 2020 | #960 |
| 2021 | #899 |
| 2022 | #928 |
| 2023 | #920 |
| 2024 | #905 |
| 2025 | #897 |
In 2025, 75 babies in England and Wales were named Alistair. In the US, 224 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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