Allistair
Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Allistair: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1986.
A Scottish variant of Alexander, Allistair comes from the Gaelic Alasdair, itself derived from the Greek Alexandros, meaning “defender of men.” The name has deep roots in Scottish history, often used interchangeably with Alistair and Alasdair. Notable bearers include the Canadian novelist Allistair MacLeod, celebrated for his powerful short stories of Cape Breton life, and the British Labour politician Alistair Darling, who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer. While no major place is directly named after an Allistair, the shared root with Alexander connects it to countless places worldwide, from Alexandria in Egypt to towns across North America. A charming, less common spelling choice for parents drawn to traditional Scottish names with a distinctive twist.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19863 babies
- Latest (1993)
- #3783 babies
- Total births
- 6since 1986
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y