Boy · #3,946 in 2026

Altus

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

Current Rank

#3,946

Peak Rank

#2,843 (1928)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1966

Last Year

1928

Peak Year

#2843

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Altus

Altus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1928, when 9 Altuss were born — ranking #2,843 that year. As of 2026, Altus ranks #3,946 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 82 Altuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Altus

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

Altis
Alice
Altos
Atus
Atis
Allus
Aldous
Altas
Alis
Allis
Alyce
Attis

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Altus

What does the name Altus mean?

Altus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Altus in 2026?

In 2026, Altus ranks #3,946 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Altus most popular?

Altus reached its peak popularity in 1928, ranking #2,843 that year with 9 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Altus most popular?

Altus has historically been most popular in Oklahoma. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Altus.

Is Altus a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Altus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Altus include Langley, Valley, Roxy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Altus

Altus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 82 births in the dataset. Altus's peak popularity came in 1928 when it ranked #2,843. Use the chart and map above to compare Altus'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 .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.