Alasdair Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAL-uh-stair / ˈæl.ə.stɛərScottish Gaelic; English
Meaning
defender of mankind (Scottish Gaelic); variant of Alexander (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
Alasdair is a Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander, which has roots in the Greek name Alexandros. The name has been borne by various Scottish nobles and is associated with Scottish heritage and culture. In English contexts, it is often seen as a variant of Alexander, which has been popular across many cultures.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Alistair
- Alasdair
- Alastair
International Variants
- Alejandro (Spanish)
- Alexandre (French)
- Alessandro (Italian)
Famous people named Alasdair
Alasdair Gray — Scottish author and artist.
Alasdair MacIntyre — Scottish philosopher.
Fictional characters named Alasdair
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alasdair was first seen in the United States in 1989. Alasdair has ranked as high as #1326 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Alasdair has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alasdair (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 30 |