Declining since 1999, #4,050 for boys today.
Popularity of Aldair since 1989
Babies named Aldair per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 343 |
| 2000s | 580 |
| 2010s | 362 |
| 2020s | 164 |
Meaning & origin
Aldair is a modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1989 and reached its peak rank of 4,050 in 1998. Since 1999, its usage has been on a falling trajectory. In 2025, it was given to roughly 1 in every 65,695 boys, placing it well outside the top 1,000. The name appears to be a contemporary coinage, possibly drawing from the fashionable Al- prefix and the sound of established names like Adair. Its lack of deep historical roots and absence from major naming traditions make it a distinctly modern choice. While its top states of use are not available in current data, Aldair has seen scattered use across the country without strong regional concentration.
Aldair first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1989, suggesting a modern coinage. It may blend the popular prefix Al- (as in Aldo, Alvin) with the rhyming pattern of names like Adair or Clair. No historical or linguistic root has been identified in older naming traditions. The name has seen moderate usage in the United States primarily since the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Aldo, Dair
Sibling names for Aldair
Names that share Aldair's style, for a brother or sister.
