How Many People Are Named Alasdair?
Complete statistics for the name Alasdair: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Alasdair is a rare Scottish name, with only 491 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 671,472 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 94%, are under 30, showing it's definitely a modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 497 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Alasdair Through the Generations
Alasdair has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2021 with 37 births, which is quite impressive for such a rare name. With an average age of 13, it's clear that this name is favored among younger parents. Of the 491 people named Alasdair in the US, 468 are under 30, indicating that it's becoming increasingly popular among new generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Alasdair's Scottish roots
📄 About the Name Alasdair
How Many People Have the Name Alasdair?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 491 people in the United States currently share the name Alasdair. That works out to roughly 1 in every 671,472 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Alasdair a Common or Rare Name?
Alasdair is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Alasdair in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Alasdair Most Popular?
The name Alasdair reached peak popularity in 2021, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Alasdair?
Approximately 491 people named Alasdair live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 497. That works out to roughly 1 in 671,472 Americans.
Is Alasdair a rare name?
Alasdair is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 671,472 Americans has this name.
What does the name Alasdair mean?
The meaning and origin of Alasdair are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Alasdair more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Alasdair are male and 0% are female.
When was Alasdair most popular?
Alasdair peaked in 2021 with 37 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.