Alistair is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #517 in 2025 with 75 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 294 births ranking #133. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 74.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 3,626 boys born was named Alistair. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.