Unisex nameCurrently #4,063 in the USSteady
Altair
//ɑlˈtɛɹ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20246 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
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Altair's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Altair |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 33 |
Altair through the decades
- Altair peaked in 2024, when 33 babies were named Altair in the US.
- The 2010s were Altair's strongest decade, averaging 26 births a year.
- Altair currently ranks #4,063 in the US and is holding steady.