Altair
boy name#5608 in 2025Altair entered the US charts in 2008, peaked at #4072 in 2024, ranks #5608 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2008–2025
#5608
rank today
#4072
peak (2024)
16
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #12553 |
| 2010s | #6087 |
| 2020s | #5979 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Altair has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 200 people named Altair are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Altair is a kid of about 7 — 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 ranks #5608 among US boy names in 2025, with 16 babies given the name.
- When was the name Altair most popular?
- Altair peaked in 2024, reaching #4072 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Altair with classmates?
- Altair will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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