426births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
2012Peak · United States
#5861United States 2025
Alter is a boy name family recorded 426 times in 1 country since 1914. It ranks highest today in the United States (#5861 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2012, at 0.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Alter
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alter | English | 426 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5861 | 2012 | ▲ 67 % |
Questions about Alter
How popular is the name Alter?
In 2025 it ranked #5861 in the United States. Official registers record 426 births across 1 country.
When was Alter most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2012, at 0.6 births per 100,000.
Is Alter a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Alter is a boy name.