How Many People Are Named Alastair?
Complete statistics for the name Alastair: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Alastair, a very rare male name, has only 1,250 people bearing it in the US, which means 1 in 264,014 Americans have this name. That's pretty unique! The majority, 74%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and compassion, suggesting those named Alastair might be inclined towards helping others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 1,297 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: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Alastair Through the Generations
With only 1,297 total births recorded since the beginning, Alastair remains a name that's rarely heard. As of today, there are 1,250 people named Alastair living in the United States, showing a slight decline from its peak year of 2019 when 62 babies were given this name. Interestingly, the age distribution reveals a youthful skew, with 961 under 30, 308 aged between 30 and 60, and just 28 over 60, indicating it's a name that's gaining popularity among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Alastair's Scottish roots
📄 About the Name Alastair
How Many People Have the Name Alastair?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,250 people in the United States currently share the name Alastair. That works out to roughly 1 in every 264,014 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Alastair a Common or Rare Name?
Alastair 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 Alastair in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Alastair Most Popular?
The name Alastair reached peak popularity in 2019, with 62 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 Alastair?
Approximately 1,250 people named Alastair live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,297. That works out to roughly 1 in 264,014 Americans.
Is Alastair a rare name?
Alastair is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 264,014 Americans has this name.
What does the name Alastair mean?
The meaning and origin of Alastair are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Alastair more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Alastair are male and 0% are female.
When was Alastair most popular?
Alastair peaked in 2019 with 62 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.