13,577births recorded
12Countries
1Variants
1993Peak · Scotland
#298Scotland 2025
Alistair is a boy name family recorded 13,577 times in 12 countries since 1949. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#298 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 1993, at 231.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Alistair
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair | English | 4,088 | 🇺🇸 United States | #897 | 2025 | ▲ 49 % |
| Alistair | English | 4,007 | 🏴 Scotland | #298 | 1993 | ▼ 46 % |
| Alistair | English | 3,600 | 🏴 England & Wales | #517 | 1996 | ▼ 12 % |
| Alistair | English | 795 | 🇫🇷 France | #1390 | 2015 | ▼ 30 % |
| Alistair | English | 479 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #849 | 2014 | ▼ 45 % |
| Alistair | English | 168 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 2002 | – |
Questions about Alistair
How popular is the name Alistair?
In 2025 it ranked #298 in Scotland. Official registers record 13,577 births across 12 countries.
When was Alistair most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 1993, at 231.2 births per 100,000.
Is Alistair a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Alistair is a boy name.