Alter
- Pronunciation
- [Al-ter]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Old
- Origin
- Hebrew
Alter Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 393 baby boys have been named Alter. The name peaked in 2012 with 21 US births that year (rank #4535).
Top States for Alter
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Alter births are: New York (162), New Jersey (5).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Alter
If you like Alter's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →
5-Letter Names Starting with A
Names with Alter's exact length and starting letter: Aahan, Aaric, Aaron, Abasi, Abban.
Quick Facts About Alter
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Compare Alter to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Alter against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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