Alistar
Meaningdefender of men · English form of Alistair
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #5,241 in 2024
12 babies were named Alistar in the US in 2025. It has climbed 699 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2007–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Alistar you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Alistar, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Alistar would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAlistar first shows up in US birth records in 2007, 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 #5,241.
- New on the sceneAlistar wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2007.
- TrendAlistar has climbed 699 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningAlistar is an English form of Alistair, which means “defender of men”.
About the name Alistar
Alistar 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 Alistar for boys from 2007 to 2025, in 17 of those 19 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #5,241 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.0 | 1,034,483 boys |
| 2010s | 5.0 | 201,207 boys |
| 2020s | 7.6 | 131,291 boys |
Other spellings of Alistar
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- 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 Alistar
What does the name Alistar mean?
Alistar means “defender of men” in English, as a form of Alistair.
What is the origin of the name Alistar?
Alistar has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Alistar a boy or girl name?
Alistar is a boy name.
How popular is the name Alistar?
Alistar ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#5,241).