How Many People Are Named Alistair Jones?

There are approximately 18 people named Alistair Jones living in the United States today. That makes this name combination rare, occurring at a rate of about 1 in 19,041,908 Americans.

This estimate combines SSA birth records for the first name Alistair with Census Bureau frequency data for the surname Jones. Below you will find a breakdown of both names, including popularity trends, gender data, and ancestry information.

Estimated People with This Name

18

1 in 19,041,908 Americans

Combination Rarity

Rare

Very Rare Very Common

Alistair: Popularity Over Time

Year-by-year SSA birth registrations for the first name Alistair. The peak year was 2024 with 257 births. The average person named Alistair today is 13 years old.

0 51 103 154 206 257 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020

Ancestry of the Jones Surname

Self-reported race and ethnicity breakdown for people with the surname Jones, from the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau.

White
55.19%
Black
38.48%
Hispanic
2.29%
Asian/Pacific Islander
0.44%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1.00%
Two or More Races
2.61%

How we calculated this

The first name "Alistair" has an estimated frequency of < 0.0001% among living Americans, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for mortality using CDC 2023 life tables.

The surname "Jones" appears at a rate of 483.24 per 100,000 people in the 2010 U.S. Census.

Multiplying these frequencies against the U.S. population of ~343 million gives 18 estimated people. This assumes first names and last names are statistically independent. Full methodology.

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Alistair Jones: Questions and Answers

How many people are named Alistair Jones?

We estimate approximately 18 people named Alistair Jones are alive in the United States today. The first name Alistair is shared by 3,776 Americans, and the surname Jones is shared by 1,656,326.

How rare is the name Alistair Jones?

This name combination is classified as Rare, occurring at a rate of about 1 in 19,041,908 Americans. The first name Alistair is rare and the surname Jones is very common.

Is Alistair a male or female name?

Alistair is predominantly male, with 100.0% of bearers being male and 0.0% female. It peaked in popularity in 2024 and the average bearer today is 13 years old.

Where does this data come from?

First name data comes from the Social Security Administration (1880 to 2024), adjusted for survival using CDC 2023 life tables. Surname data comes from the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau. Full methodology.

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