Name meaning & stats
Alasdair
Alasdair. 525 US babies since 1940, peak 2021. Notable Alasdairs are 1.4× over-represented as rugby players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2021
525 US babies were named Alasdair between 1940 and 2025.
Where Alasdairs end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.3× | Low · 5 people |
| Rugby player | 1.4× | Low · 3 people |
| Musician | 1.3× | Low · 3 people |
| Singer | 1.2× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are rugby players, Alasdairs show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2021)