Altair
Every Altair since 2008 — 413 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Altair
Altair is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,618 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2008, 413 American babies have been named Altair — about 59% boys and 41% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2012, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Altair stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Altair year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 16 | #5,618 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,238 | 26 | #4,080 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,316 | 15 | #5,942 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,285 | 11 | #7,291 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,409 | 19 | #4,940 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,156 | 9 | #8,111 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,753 | 13 | #6,416 |
| 2018 | — | — | 19 | #4,926 |
| 2017 | 9 | #10,754 | 17 | #5,303 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,428 | 13 | #6,369 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,483 | 18 | #5,069 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,732 | 14 | #6,008 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,608 | 14 | #5,936 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,480 | 17 | #5,262 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,238 | 9 | #8,111 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,343 | 10 | #7,613 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,408 | — | — |
| 2008 | 10 | #10,852 | 5 | #12,631 |
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Famous people named Altair
- Altair Gomes de Figueiredo Soccer player · 1938–2019
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Altair in 2025?
Altair ranked #5,618 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Altair?
413 babies have been named Altair in the United States since 2008, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Altair most popular?
Altair peaked in 2012, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Altair a boy or girl name?
Altair is used for both: about 41% of babies named Altair have been girls and 59% boys.
Is the name Altair rising or falling?
Altair is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Altair?
Well-known people named Altair include Altair Gomes de Figueiredo (soccer player).