Mcalister

A boy's name of Scottish Gaelic origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Mcalister peaked during the Gen Z era, when 5 babies received this name in a single year (2008). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Mcalister has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.

Mcalister is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Mcalister is a boy's baby name of Scottish Gaelic origin, an Anglicized form of Mac Alasdair meaning 'son of Alexander,' which in turn means 'defender of the people.' Surnames used as given names carry this proud clan-heritage quality in American naming.

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Phonetically, Mcalister belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their active, energetic ending — often found in English occupational-style names. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.

Within the Scottish Gaelic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Scottish Gaelic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Mcalister’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 2008

2008

Peak

5 births

2008

First recorded

1 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Mcalister has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.

First appeared: 2008Peak: 2008 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Mcalister
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2000s	5	#13900	—

The Story of Mcalister

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2008, Mcalister is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Mcalister are most likely born between 2008 and 2008.

How rare is Mcalister?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Mcalister is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2000s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 2008–2008)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Mcalister
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2008	5	#13900	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mcalister a boy's or girl's name?

Mcalister is primarily a boy's name.

When was Mcalister most popular?

Mcalister reached its peak popularity in 2008 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Mcalister?

Mcalister is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 2008. Its peak was in 2008.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2008