Boy nameNot in the current top chartsRising
Alter
//ˈɔltɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20125 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Alter's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Alter's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Alter |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 10 |
Alter through the decades
- Alter peaked in 2012, when 21 babies were named Alter in the US.
- The 2000s were Alter's strongest decade, averaging 11 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2023), use of Alter has fallen 23% compared to the 10 years before that.