Alasdair
A male given name from Scottish Gaelic.
Every Alasdair since 1989 — 525 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alasdair
Alasdair is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,850 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 525 American babies have been named Alasdair. Its peak came in 2021, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alasdair stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alasdair year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #3,850 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3,697 |
| 2023 | 30 | #3,714 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,708 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,181 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,545 |
| 2019 | 19 | #4,963 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,358 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,598 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,473 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,153 |
| 2014 | 29 | #3,619 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,626 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,259 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,227 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,747 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,339 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,037 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,816 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,441 |
| 2005 | 5 | #11,522 |
| 2004 | 10 | #6,990 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,665 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,442 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #5,837 |
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Famous people named Alasdair
- Alasdair MacIntyre Philosopher · b. 1929
- Alasdair Gray Writer · 1934–2019
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alasdair mean?
A male given name from Scottish Gaelic.
How popular is the name Alasdair in 2025?
Alasdair ranked #3,850 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alasdair?
525 babies have been named Alasdair in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alasdair most popular?
Alasdair peaked in 2021, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Alasdair a boy or girl name?
Alasdair is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alasdair rising or falling?
Alasdair is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alasdair?
Well-known people named Alasdair include Alasdair MacIntyre (philosopher), Alasdair Gray (writer).