Boy · #3,481 in 2026

Alten

Name: Popularity of the name Alten in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Alten, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

ALTEN is a French multinational engineering and technology services consulting company founded in 1988, it has offices in 30 countries. ALTEN's stock is listed in compartment B of the Euronext Paris market ; it is part of the SBF 120, the IT CAC 50 index and MIDCAP 100, and is eligible for the Deferred Settlement Service (SRD).

Current Rank

#3,481

Peak Rank

#4,322 (1921)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1921

First Year

1939

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#4322

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Alten

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

ALTEN was founded in 1988 by Simon Azoulay, Laurent Schwarz and Thierry Woog; three engineers from major schools. Development of its establishment in France and expansion of its activities between 1988 and 1997, then IPO in 1999 on the second market of the Paris Stock Exchange. The international development started in 2000 represented 20% of turnover in 2003. Expansion towards Asia and the United States in 2012. The Group has since pursued a strategy of targeted business acquisitions in line with its core business in Europe, particularly in 2016. Thus, in 2019, the international share represen

The Story of Alten

Alten first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1921, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 5 Altens were born — ranking #4,322 that year. As of 2026, Alten ranks #3,481 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Altens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Alten

Phonetically similar names — useful when Alten is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alten

What does the name Alten mean?

How popular is Alten in 2026?

In 2026, Alten ranks #3,481 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Alten most popular?

Alten reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #4,322 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Alten a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Alten is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Alten?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Alten include Almore, Alphon, Alquin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Alten

Alten is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Alten's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #4,322. Use the chart and map above to compare Alten's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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