Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Alto
//ˈæltoʊ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19244 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Alto'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.
Alto's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Alto |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1913 | 12 |
| 1914 | 16 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 17 |
| 1917 | 21 |
| 1918 | 16 |
| 1919 | 20 |
| 1920 | 16 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1923 | 15 |
| 1924 | 21 |
| 1925 | 15 |
| 1926 | 19 |
| 1927 | 14 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
Alto through the decades
- Alto peaked in 1924, when 21 babies were named Alto in the US.
- The 1910s were Alto's strongest decade, averaging 16 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1956–1991), use of Alto has fallen 10% compared to the 10 years before that.