Alastor
Meaningavenger · Greek
- US rank
- #2,451
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,902 in 2024
55 babies were named Alastor in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,690 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).
Did you know?
A few things about Alastor you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 31,056 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Alastor, 55 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Alastor would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAlastor 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 2024, when it reached #1,902.
- New on the sceneAlastor wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2011.
- TrendAlastor has climbed 1,690 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,451. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Greek, Alastor means “avenger”.
About the name Alastor
Alastor is a boy name of Scottish origin meaning “avenger”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-tor”. US birth records list Alastor for boys from 2011 to 2025, in 14 of those 15 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #1,902 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,451, with 55 babies.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7.5 | 134,128 boys |
| 2020s | 26 | 38,314 boys |
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- Boy name: Andrew · manly
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
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- Unisex name: Kai · sea
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- Boy name: Callum · dove
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Questions about the name Alastor
What does the name Alastor mean?
Alastor means “avenger” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Alastor?
Alastor has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Andrew, Cameron, Ian.
Is Alastor a boy or girl name?
Alastor is a boy name.
How popular is the name Alastor?
Alastor ranked #2,451 for US boys in 2025, given to 55 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#1,902).