Alastar
Meaningdefender of men · Irish form of Alexander
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #10,760 in 2018
5 babies were named Alastar in the US in 2025. It has climbed 14 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2011–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Alastar you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Alastar, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Alastar would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAlastar first shows up in US birth records in 2011, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #10,760.
- New on the sceneAlastar wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2011.
- MeaningAlastar is an Irish form of Alexander, which means “defender of men”.
About the name Alastar
Alastar is a boy name of English origin meaning “defender of men”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-tar”. US birth records list Alastar for boys from 2011 to 2025, in 7 of those 15 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #10,760 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.2 | 803,571 boys |
| 2020s | 1.4 | 689,655 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Alastar
What does the name Alastar mean?
Alastar means “defender of men” in Irish, as a form of Alexander.
What is the origin of the name Alastar?
Alastar has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Alastar a boy or girl name?
Alastar is a boy name.
How popular is the name Alastar?
Alastar ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#10,760).