Alistair
boy name#897 in 2025Alistair entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #885 in 2016, ranks #897 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1956–2025
#897
rank today
#885
peak (2016)
265
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3216 |
| 1960s | #4003 |
| 1970s | #3628 |
| 1980s | #4023 |
| 1990s | #3678 |
| 2000s | #2819 |
| 2010s | #1185 |
| 2020s | #920 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Alistair has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 4,000 people named Alistair are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alistair is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alistair in 2025?
- Alistair ranks #897 among US boy names in 2025, with 265 babies given the name.
- When was the name Alistair most popular?
- Alistair peaked in 2016, reaching #885 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Alistair with classmates?
- Alistair will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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