Alisdair
Boy name · 342 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Alisdair: 342 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 20 births in 1980.
Alisdair is the Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander, derived from the Greek Alexandros, meaning "defender of men." It has been borne by notable figures such as Alisdair MacLeod, the celebrated Canadian author of *No Great Mischief*, and Alisdair Smith, a Scottish footballer who played for clubs including St Johnstone. The name also connects to the ancient city of Alexandria in Egypt, founded by Alexander the Great, though the place name itself shares the same root. In Scotland, Alisdair remains a cherished variant, often seen alongside the anglicised Alistair, and is particularly associated with the Highlands and Gaelic cultural heritage.
Boy 35 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 198020 babies
- Latest (2017)
- #7333 babies
- Total births
- 342since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y