Alter
Pronunciation: [ AWLT-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alter first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 352 babies have been named Alter in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alter is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,166 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,166
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Alter
Alter is a boy name .
Is Alter a boy or girl name? Alter is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,166 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,694. Alter is more commonly used as a boy name.
Alter is currently ranked #8,166 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alter include Alt, Aly, Alie, and Altkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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