Alter Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
96% Masculine / 4% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Alter means 'old' or 'senior'.
Meaning of the Name Alter
The name Alter is of Hebrew origin and means 'old' or 'senior'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'al'ter', which refers to someone who is advanced in age or wisdom. In Jewish culture, the name Alter is often given to honor and respect older family members or community leaders. This name has historical and religious significance and is still used today in Jewish communities.
Popularity of the Name Alter
The popularity for the name Alter peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 21 births, which ranked number 10,635 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Alter had the most female births in 1914 with 7, which ranked number 2,876 out of 4,206 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2012 with 21, which ranked number 4,531 out of 14,248 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Alter has declined sharply over the last ten years from 21 births to 11 births, a decline of -47.62%. Among males, Alter has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 21 births to 11 births, a decline of -47.62%.
Nationwide Popularity of Alter
- 20 Year Trend of Alter: 10.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Alter: -47.62%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Alter: -47.62%
Popularity of Alter by State
For males, Alter was most popular in Northeastern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Alter. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 | 1587 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Alter
- Total Births of Alter: 10 (-6.26%)
- Male Births of Alter: 10 (-6.26%)
Given the downward trend of Alter over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.26% decrease in total births, for a total of 10 births in 2024. Male births for Alter have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 10 male births in 2024, a decrease of -6.26%.