Alter
boy name#5861 in 2025Alter entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #3268 in 1933, ranks #5861 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
#5861
rank today
#3268
peak (1933)
15
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3608 |
| 1920s | #3674 |
| 1930s | #3635 |
| 1940s | #3668 |
| 1950s | #3632 |
| 1960s | #4136 |
| 1970s | #5354 |
| 1980s | #5562 |
| 1990s | #8353 |
| 2000s | #6920 |
| 2010s | #7906 |
| 2020s | #7501 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Alter has been most popular in NY.
Living bearers
About 400 people named Alter are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alter alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alter in 2025?
- Alter ranks #5861 among US boy names in 2025, with 15 babies given the name.
- When was the name Alter most popular?
- Alter peaked in 1933, reaching #3268 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Alter with classmates?
- Alter will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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