Allistair
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Allistair first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 84 babies have been named Allistair in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Allistair is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,680 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,680
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Allistair
Allistair is a boy name .
Allistair is currently ranked #15,680 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Allistair include All, Alli, Alliy, Alliie, Allis, Allisy, Allisie, Air, Airy, Airie, Tair, and Aly. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Allistair include Allister . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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