Alter Name Popularity and Statistics
Alter is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Alter?
Alter is spelled A-L-T-E-R. The name has 5 letters.
Alter Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,861
Recorded Births15
- Boys usage rose 1,877 places to #5,861 and recorded 5 more births compared with 2023.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Alter Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2001 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 15 | #5,861 |
| 2023 | Boys | 10 | #7,738 |
| 2022 | Boys | 11 | #7,262 |
| 2021 | Boys | 11 | #7,089 |
| 2020 | Boys | 7 | #9,554 |
| 2019 | Boys | 9 | #8,215 |
| 2018 | Boys | 9 | #8,154 |
| 2017 | Boys | 9 | #8,140 |
| 2016 | Boys | 5 | #12,185 |
| 2015 | Boys | 10 | #7,491 |
| 2014 | Boys | 11 | #7,048 |
| 2013 | Boys | 11 | #7,026 |
| 2012 | Boys | 21 | #4,533 |
| 2011 | Boys | 12 | #6,578 |
| 2010 | Boys | 7 | #9,693 |
| 2009 | Boys | 10 | #7,692 |
| 2008 | Boys | 14 | #6,070 |
| 2007 | Boys | 7 | #9,788 |
| 2006 | Boys | 12 | #6,460 |
| 2005 | Boys | 12 | #6,226 |
| 2004 | Boys | 13 | #5,813 |
| 2003 | Boys | 7 | #8,643 |
| 2002 | Boys | 10 | #6,522 |
| 2001 | Boys | 12 | #5,667 |
When Was Alter Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2012 · Boys
21 recorded births
National rank #4,533
2025 · Boys
15 recorded births
National rank #5,861
2008 · Boys
14 recorded births
National rank #6,070
2004 · Boys
13 recorded births
National rank #5,813
Where Alter Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,119 | 10 |