Alastair Name Popularity and Statistics
Alastair is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Alastair?
Alastair is spelled A-L-A-S-T-A-I-R. The name has 8 letters.
Alastair Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,145
Recorded Births67
- Boys usage rose 225 places to #2,145 and recorded 8 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Alastair Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 67 | #2,145 |
| 2024 | Boys | 59 | #2,370 |
| 2023 | Boys | 60 | #2,315 |
| 2022 | Boys | 50 | #2,648 |
| 2021 | Boys | 61 | #2,277 |
| 2020 | Boys | 39 | #2,980 |
| 2019 | Boys | 62 | #2,228 |
| 2018 | Boys | 46 | #2,674 |
| 2017 | Boys | 61 | #2,186 |
| 2016 | Boys | 50 | #2,518 |
| 2015 | Boys | 47 | #2,600 |
| 2014 | Boys | 36 | #3,090 |
| 2013 | Boys | 28 | #3,661 |
| 2012 | Boys | 38 | #3,002 |
| 2011 | Boys | 27 | #3,792 |
| 2010 | Boys | 25 | #3,994 |
| 2009 | Boys | 33 | #3,332 |
| 2008 | Boys | 37 | #3,103 |
| 2007 | Boys | 29 | #3,591 |
| 2006 | Boys | 36 | #3,024 |
| 2005 | Boys | 24 | #3,815 |
| 2004 | Boys | 18 | #4,602 |
| 2003 | Boys | 13 | #5,558 |
| 2002 | Boys | 13 | #5,395 |
When Was Alastair Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
67 recorded births
National rank #2,145
2019 · Boys
62 recorded births
National rank #2,228
2021 · Boys
61 recorded births
National rank #2,277
2017 · Boys
61 recorded births
National rank #2,186
Where Alastair Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OR | #529 | 6 |
| NY | #1,760 | 5 |
| TX | #2,080 | 7 |