Alastair
boy name#2145 in 2025Alastair entered the US charts in 1922, peaked at #2145 in 2025, ranks #2145 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1922–2025
#2145
rank today
#2145
peak (2025)
67
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3917 |
| 1940s | #3316 |
| 1960s | #4219 |
| 1970s | #4432 |
| 1980s | #3464 |
| 1990s | #4188 |
| 2000s | #4286 |
| 2010s | #2975 |
| 2020s | #2456 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Alastair has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Alastair are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alastair alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alastair in 2025?
- Alastair ranks #2145 among US boy names in 2025, with 67 babies given the name.
- When was the name Alastair most popular?
- Alastair peaked in 2025, reaching #2145 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Alastair with classmates?
- Alastair will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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