Alistaire
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Alistaire first appeared in US Social Security records in 2016.
Over 16 babies have been named Alistaire in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alistaire is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #18,405 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,405
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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Norse origin
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Old English origin
"from the hall or manor house"
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Sanskrit origin
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About the Name Alistaire
Alistaire is a boy name .
Alistaire is currently ranked #18,405 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alistaire include Ali, Aly, Aliie, and Alisie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alistaire include Alistair, Alister . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis