Alasdair
4 countries#298 in Scotland, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Alasdair was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,552 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #398 · peaked in 1997 with 141 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
2,758 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #298 · peaked in 1984 with 99 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
791 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1448 · peaked in 1996 with 71 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
525 births recorded 1989–2025 · currently #3848 · peaked in 2021 with 37 births
Most common in: California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2013–2013 · peaked in 2013 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
Scotland rank history
Alasdair’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #136 | — |
| 2007 | #130 | ↑6 |
| 2008 | #172 | ↓42 |
| 2009 | #159 | ↑13 |
| 2010 | #185 | ↓26 |
| 2011 | #175 | ↑10 |
| 2012 | #160 | ↑15 |
| 2013 | #177 | ↓17 |
| 2014 | #180 | ↓3 |
| 2015 | #198 | ↓18 |
| 2016 | #215 | ↓17 |
| 2017 | #167 | ↑48 |
| 2018 | #175 | ↓8 |
| 2019 | #204 | ↓29 |
| 2020 | #231 | ↓27 |
| 2021 | #213 | ↑18 |
| 2022 | #325 | ↓112 |
| 2023 | #168 | ↑157 |
| 2024 | #234 | ↓66 |
| 2025 | #298 | ↓64 |
Frequently asked questions about Alasdair
Is Alasdair a popular name?
Yes — Alasdair currently ranks #298 among boys’ names in Scotland as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Alasdair more common for boys or girls?
Alasdair is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official Scotland birth data.
When was Alasdair most popular?
Alasdair peaked in 1984 in Scotland, with 99 recorded births that year.
Is Alasdair rising or falling in popularity?
In Scotland, Alasdair’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #80 in 1974 to #298 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Alasdair?
At least 4,077 babies have been recorded with the name Alasdair across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Alasdair popular in more than one country?
Yes — Alasdair appears in official birth records in 4 countries: Scotland, England & Wales, United States, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Alasdair?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in Scotland, names ranked closest to Alasdair include Armand.
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Ranked directly next to Alasdair in Scotland, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.