Alaster Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Defender of man
Meaning of the Name Alaster
Alaster is a variant spelling of the name Alastair, which is derived from the Greek name Alexandros. It is composed of the elements 'alexein', meaning 'to defend' or 'to help', and 'andros', meaning 'man'. Therefore, Alaster can be interpreted as 'defender of man' or 'man's helper'. The name has Scottish origins and is commonly used in Scotland and English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Alaster
The popularity for the name Alaster peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 10 births, which ranked number 17,106 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Alaster had the most male births in 2021 with 10, which ranked number 7,571 out of 14,057 male names. The number of births for the name Alaster has increased over the last ten years from 8 births to 9 births, an increase of 12.50%. Among males, Alaster has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 9 births, an increase of 12.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Alaster
- 10 Year Trend of Alaster: 12.50%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Alaster: 12.50%
Popularity of Alaster by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Alaster. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Alaster in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Alaster is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Alaster
- Total Births of Alaster: 9 (1.18%)
- Male Births of Alaster: 9 (1.18%)
Given the upward trend of Alaster over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.18% increase in total births, for a total of 9 births in 2024. Male births for Alaster have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 9 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.18%.