Alastair
Alastair is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Defender of the people.
Origin and history
Alastair is the Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander, ultimately derived from Greek roots. It has long been used in Scotland and Britain and remains a distinguished, less common alternative to Alexander in the United States. Its U.S. popularity has shown mild growth in recent years while staying relatively rare.
Popularity in the United States
1,364 babies in the United States have been named Alastair since 1880. It ranks #3348 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1591.
States where it is most popular
- CA (55.2 %)
- TX (17 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- OR (3.6 %)
- CO (3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 17 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 48 |
| 1980-1990 | 145 |
| 1990-2000 | 152 |
| 2000-2010 | 230 |
| 2010-2019 | 420 |
| 2020-2029 | 336 |
Famous people named Alastair
- Alastair Sim: Actor
- Alastair Cook: Cricketer
- Alastair Reynolds: Author
Nicknames
Al, Ally, Alistair
Fun facts
- Alastair is the Scottish Gaelic spelling variant of the classic Greek name Alexander.
- The name appears frequently in British literature, history, and folklore.