How popular is the name Alta in 2025?

Alta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Alta most popular?

Alta peaked in 1895, reaching #738 among US boy names.

Alta will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Alta entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #738 in 1895, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#738

peak (1895)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Alta are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Alta alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Alta in 2025?: Alta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Alta most popular?: Alta peaked in 1895, reaching #738 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Alta with classmates?: Alta will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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