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Alistar

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Alistar: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2003.

Alistar is a Scottish variant of Alistair, itself the Gaelic form of Alexander, which derives from the Greek Alexandros, meaning "defender of men." This noble meaning has made it a classic across the English-speaking world. Notable bearers include Alistair Darling, the former UK Chancellor of the Exchequer who steered Britain through the financial crisis, and Alistair MacLeod, the celebrated Canadian author of *No Great Mischief*. While no major place is named directly after an Alistar, the root Alexander has given rise to countless towns and cities worldwide, from Alexandria in Egypt to Alexandria in Scotland’s West Dunbartonshire. The spelling Alistar, with one 'i' rather than the more common 'ai', appears occasionally in Scottish birth records, offering a slightly streamlined take on a steadfast traditional name.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20033 babies
Latest (2003)
#4803 babies
Total births
3since 2003
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2003 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).