Altair
girl nameAltair entered the US charts in 2008, peaked at #6713 in 2014, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2008–2025
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rank today
#6713
peak (2014)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #10093 |
| 2010s | #9050 |
| 2020s | #12985 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Altair has been most popular in Texas.
Living bearers
About 200 people named Altair are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Altair is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Altair in 2025?
- Altair is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Altair most popular?
- Altair peaked in 2014, reaching #6713 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Altair with classmates?
- Altair will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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