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Altair

Altair is a unisex name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Altair?

Recorded births named Altair by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	413 births
England & Wales since 1996	10 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Altair's popularity over time

Babies named Altair per year — United States (2008–2025). United States peaked in 2012 (33/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2024 (4/yr).

When was Altair popular?

Altair reached its peak in 2012, when it was the #7581 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2010s name.

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