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Alter

BoyRare2010s

Alter is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Alter?

Recorded births named Alter by country
CountryBirths on record
United States since 1880426 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.

Alter's popularity over time

21 191420122025

Babies named Alter per year — United States (1914–2025). United States peaked in 2012 (21/yr).

When was Alter popular?

Alter reached its peak in 2012, when it was the #10490 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2010s name.

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